Many of the most impressive entrepreneurs and creatives in our community exhibit a high degree of self-discipline and so we asked some of them to share their backstories of how they developed their self-discipline.
Shant Halajian
My self-discipline was shaped by a mix of necessity and aspiration. Growing up, I learned early that consistency often matters more than talent. I wasn’t always the most naturally gifted person in the room, but I realized that if I showed up every day, did the work, and stayed committed even when I didn’t feel like it, I could close the gap. Read More>>
Keritan Shelby
My self discipline comes from a mix of my upbringing and how I carry myself. Sports play a huge impact on the way I approach business and also my family upbringing from not being able to access resources I always wanted to have, but I was able to achieve so much more than the people who did have access to everything to get ahead. Read More>>
Caitlin McNeilage
I truly believe that you won’t get anywhere in life by assuming the answer will always be ‘no.’ One of my biggest pieces of advice to folks is always to send the reach out, send the ask, pitch yourself, ask someone if you can buy them coffee. The worst thing that can happen is they might say no. But what if they don’t? Read More>>
Holleh Tajalli
For me, self-discipline comes from having a vision of my future self. This ‘future self’ is someone I aspire to be! Currently, I aspire to be a better friend, clinician, and employer, to be healthier, more loving, more involved in our community, to have a greater impact in Baltimore. Read More>>
Natalia Ochojska
Self discipline is the most important thing in life, when you realise, that you live Once , you understand you should be better for yourself. That thought that i live for myself, and everythink what i do depend on me make me more aware about myself Read More>>
Karen Gehres
I don’t know exactly. I do know that my parents taught us to have the integrity to follow through on what you start. My parents are the most honest and hard-working people I know. They are just good people with no agenda. I remember, from a very early age, the feeling of not being satisfied until whatever I wanted was finished or attained. Read More>>
