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.
Linda Lieffers
This is an interesting question because I don’t necessarily view my willingness to paint as a form of self discipline. I genuinely love painting and it’s always been my passion, so when I first started selling my artwork, I was ecstatic that I could be paid for something I love to do. Almost every day I paint in my studio for hours and take breaks throughout, but when I am feeling done for the day, I stop. I don’t force it. Read more>>
Vee Adams
Taking action. One day I was sitting on my bed anxious and overwhelmed. I hit a point in my life where I was tired of allowing my creative ideas and goals to become stagnant. Sure I had the visions but how can I actually see it through? Read more>>
VALERIE
When I find that I haven’t written a song in a while or improved at a skill, I’m reminded of this proverb: Proverbs 14:23 – “There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”For me, creative disciplines like songwriting and singing are ones where I sow much more than I reap. Good ideas don’t just fall from the sky. Read more>>
Francesca Remigi
I guess it comes form my mum and dad! They’ve always been a great example of hard-working people who used to expect a lot from me as a kid. Growing up in a modest family, I had to start providing for myself at the age of 18; I think working from a very young age has also helped me improve my time managment and organization skills. Read more>>
Ace Maxwell
Growing up I had to develop self-discipline because I wanted to gain & do things no one in my family have ever done. The goals and aspirations I have for myself weigh heavy on my mind & the only way to make those dreams successful is to have self discipline. I had to learn to say NO to going out, always remain a student to the game. Read more>>
Sahar Rana
I’ve redefined self-discipline as an act of self-love and gentleness, rather than something rigid or intimidating. To achieve this, I’ve been trying to cultivate the right habits and mindsets. One of those mindsets is to stop relying on feelings alone, and embrace this four-word mantra: Read more>>
Bethany Becker
Self-discipline is something that I think I’ve always had when it comes to my music. I remember at the start of my career, when I was around 14, being told that it was unusual for rising artists my age to practice and write without their parents’ pushing them. I thought that was crazy! Read more>>
Mandy Sciacchitano
Growing up a straight-A people-pleasing perfectionist who thought she had to be perfect to succeed, I developed a really toxic relationship to self-discipline. Discipline meant depriving myself of fun in favor of being more productive. Read more>>
Jessica Woodall
My self-discipline stems from the understanding that success requires hard work. I recognize that a small business won’t thrive on its own, so I need to put in the effort and hustle to make it succeed. Read more>>
DeVanté Givens
I couldn’t see myself doing anything else that wasn’t art related, so I knew that I’d have to dedicate a significant amount of time to teach myself new concepts and skills. The road to becoming a more recognized artist has been a bumpy one, with a lot of challenges. In a lot of ways it makes me think of Sisyphus pushing the boulder up a hill. Read more>>
Theodora Chatzipavlidis
You know, when I look back, self-discipline wasn’t always my strong suit, especially during my school days. I was more into exploring everything else life had to offer than hitting the books consistently. I was an average student, somewhere between decent and okay grades. Read more>>
ELIAS MORA-MARTINEZ
Self-discipline is something I still struggle with but realize is absolutely necessary for accomplishing whatever goals you set before you. I believe the biggest threat to self-discipline is instant gratification. That is why it is hard to do, because very rarely does what you want to do perfectly line up, with what you have to do. Read more>>
Layne Elizabeth
Self discipline is typically very hard for me, especially having ADHD, but there’s a few things that I think keep me motivated and actually able to finish projects. Firstly, I can’t see myself doing anything else other than music and I’ve known it was my calling since I was a teenager, so giving up isn’t an option in my brain. Read more>>
