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.
Freddy Centeno

My self-discipline comes from a very young age, I was always careful to do my things on time, but sports taught me to be more disciplined in many aspects which helped me in the music industry. Read more>>
Brent H. Robinson

My self-discipline stems from a deep-rooted passion for my craft and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As a New York Times Bestselling Author, I understand the importance of consistency and the relentless pursuit of improvement. Read more>>
Brittnai Walton

My self-discipline directly responds to a need for change in my life, I was craving stability. I found a freedom in putting my head down and doing the work. Focusing on a routine that worked for me organically created a need for discipline to maintain that routine. Read more>>
Melesia Adderley

Cultivating Self-Discipline Amidst the Juggling Act. Self-discipline, the cornerstone of my journey as a wife, entrepreneur, and homeschooling mom, is a skill honed through the delicate art of orchestrating multiple roles. Navigating the realms of family life and entrepreneurship requires a unique blend of dedication, organization, and a steadfast commitment to consistency. Read more>>
Andrew Sjodin

I have always been a pretty self motivated person. I like having goals and working toward them. I also like to push myself and improve. When I started my formal training as an artist at The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts in Minneapolis, MN it quickly became apparent to me that it would require a lot of self-discipline to pursue a career as an artist seriously. Creating objects out of one’s imagination is by nature a rather open process. Read more>>
Diana Caro

Self-discipline, from my perspective, finds its primary source in self-love. It’s a continuous, conscious practice that involves reflecting on the long-term impact of my actions. The foundation lies in the trust I have in myself – the ability to look in the mirror and affirm that I can rely on my decisions. Read more>>
Ayça Okay

The concept of time presents a profound challenge, eliciting diverse narratives from philosophers who delve into its intricacies through the lenses of science and philosophy. Time is the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues. Read more>>
Ryan Smith

My self discipline 100% comes from my dad who owned several small businesses throughout my life. From a young age I watched him put his blood, sweat, and tears into everything he did. Long hours, taking chances, falling down and picking yourself up, sales calls, you name it. Read more>>
Sherika Portuondo

I think my self-discipline really comes from my persistent and determine nature. I never like to give up on anything I’m passionate about. When I started my entrepreneurial journey, I was determined to make it work and even more motivated when naysayers didn’t believe that it would work. So I’m driven everyday to go harder and take my business to new heights. Read more>>
Yaxaira McNear-Echeverria

At the sake of sounding repetitive, you have to be disciplined to be disciplined in order to be disciplined. Being disciplined isn’t something happens by accident, having discipline requires that you be disciplined to maintain that state of mind. Self-discipline from comes intentionality, whatever one’s intent may be. That’s really all I can boil down in a nutshell. Be disciplined to be disciplined. Read more>>
Jenna Ridenhour

My self discipline comes from my military background. Being in the United States Army taught me a sense of integrity and time management that I’ve carried with me throughout my life ever since my time in the service. Read more>>
Caitlin & Ian Ackermann

One of the biggest things I hear from people who aren’t self-employed is that they could never have the self-discipline to make themselves work, and that they need someone to tell them when to work and what to do. Thankfully we’ve never had that problem. Read more>>
Chris Browne

I developed my self discipline really from getting a clear idea of what I want to achieve by a certain date, and work my way backwards breaking down how much work is involved each day to get there. And if I miss a day it compiles into the next day and so on. That’s what helps me keep on task. It’s the little efforts along the way that keeps thing consistent to reach an eventual goal. Read more>>