One of the most essential skills for unlocking our potential is self-discipline. We asked some of the most inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs where their self-discipline comes from.
Jeremiah Alexander
Where does my self-discipline come from? That’s a very good question. I can say in my early life I played a-lot of sports. So that alone taught me the mindset to WILL myself thru friction and challenges. I also credit my step-father for being very critical on the details of my work e.g. chores, sports, school work. Read More>>
Elizabeth Smith
Self-discipline is one of my main ingredients for successfully caring for plants. Showing up for a ~400 piece plant collection day after day can be tiring. My day job as a public servant can be tiring, and often, I just don’t want to do the plethora of unending chores associated with my indoor jungle. It has to be done, though, and ultimately knowing that my routine will make my life easier in the long run is a huge motivator for me. Read More>>
Elizabeth Fraley
Self discipline is all about routines and finding a routine that makes sense and is sustainable over time. From an early age, I have always been into competitive sports and I feel those early experiences help me today as well. Read More>>
Zoë Mitchell
If you and your friend decided you were going to start going to the gym together and every day for 10 days your friend didn’t show up, would you trust them? Probably not! I believe the same applies to ourselves! Building self discipline and self esteem come from doing the things you say you’re going to do. Self discipline can come from the smallest acts and I’ve personally found that its a skill you can strengthen and build. Read More>>
Ayanna Temple
My self discipline comes from being an entrepreneur since I was 18 years old. That was the last time I clocked into a job and fully pursued my passion of doing hair. I have always been a disciplined person since a kid, simply making sure my homework was done before I even left school so I could be free when I got home. Read More>>
Treyon Sargent
Being the oldest child for nearly 8 years of my life, needless to say I spent a lot of time alone. During this time I found myself having to make a lot of self discoveries with just a short few being my talents. Those being Dance, Musical Theatre, Modeling, basically everything of the arts with the exception of visual arts. Read More>>
Cynthia Zitter
My self-discipline is a little bit nature, a little bit nurture! We could accredit my Virgo moon, but more likely it was help from my parents that grew my ability to focus on a goal and take steady steps toward it. Read More>>
Jesus Torres
I’ve always believed that my personal self-discipline comes from my early childhood in Mexico. Being the oldest child in a Latino family, is perhaps a little more different than other cultures. My parents always set expectations for me, at a very young age. That including taking care of my two young siblings, chores at home, personal school work etc. Read More>>
Holly McDonald
I’ve always enjoyed being the first child in my family. As the first of three children, I learned early on about the added responsibility that the first child often takes on. My little sister was eight years younger than me and I often had to take care of her for my parents. That birth order was part of my identity and in a way I translated being the first as wanting to be “number one”. Read More>>
Ye Ye
Growing up, my father instilled in me the value of self-discipline. He taught me the importance of sticking to a schedule and putting in extra effort, even when it’s difficult. Thanks to his lessons, I’ve developed a habit of hard work that has become second nature to me. I find satisfaction in pushing and motivating myself, and this inner drive keeps me committed to my goals. Ultimately, it’s this determination that helps me achieve my objectives. Read More>>
RICHARD DIXON
My self discipline comes from the people I grew up around. To me discipline and dedication go hand in hand. My mother showed me how to be disciplined when you have a goal to achieve. As a single mother of 3 boys there were certain times when she had to work 2 or 3 jobs to take care of the bills. And while working she still made sure we had a home-cooked meal at least 4 nights out of the week. Read More>>
Bibi Davidson
I was born in Israel to a military family, my father was a General in the army. As a kid i always thought that I was lazy, (or maybe I was told), especially when it came to going to school, helping at home etc. As I grew up I realized that I needed to accomplish diffecult tasks. I was extremely shy and insecured with people. Read More>>
Natalie Puglisi
I have an innate quality to look at the end goal, with every aspect of my business. Whether it’s a small project like creating a custom contract for a client or a longer process like filing for a trademark application, I always focus on what the end result is for myself and my clients. The self-discipline comes from knowing that there is a goal at the end each project and when I split the projects up into bite size pieces, it makes completing the individual tasks more attainable. Read More>>
