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.

Alicia Graubard

My self-discipline comes from a mix of wanting more for myself and desire not to settle. I’ve been in many situations (more often than not) where I couldn’t afford to wait around for motivation—I had to keep going, whether I felt like it or not. Over time, that constant grind taught me that discipline is really about keeping promises to yourself, and it’s an act of self-love. It’s easy to show up when you’re excited or things are going well, but it’s the days when you’re tired, doubting yourself, or facing setbacks that build you in incredible ways. I treat my success and the goals I see for myself as a priority, not a hobby. For me, discipline isn’t about being perfect—it’s about progress, consistency, and knowing that the uncomfortable, repetitive work we tend to avoid is where real growth happens. Read More>>

AJ Lott

Self discipline is a key factor in achieving success, but it’s not something that appears overnight. For me, it’s been shaped by my faith, routines and the responsibilities I balance as a mom wife and entrpreneur. The struggles I had growing up isn’t something I want to be passed down to my kids and generations ahead. Breaking generational cycles. Read More>>

Jett Shea

Honestly, one of my biggest motivators as I begin to develop my new business is my life long journey with personal self accountability, or in other words, discipline. If I am being completely transparent, my life has been a roller coaster, which affected the way my thoughts were processed. With that being said, my mind has gone through quite the exercise in pursuit of developing a strong mentality.  Read More>>

Mykhailo Roshko

My self-discipline comes from my grandfather. He was incredibly disciplined, and his example showed me its power. Discipline is what makes complex goals achievable. Long-term goals can feel overwhelming or out of reach, but through repetition, persistence, planning, and consistent action, you can achieve anything. Discipline is all of these things combined. It’s not just about pushing through — it’s also about knowing when to adjust your approach. Sometimes persistence means refining your methods, stepping back to reassess, or learning from mistakes. Discipline isn’t rigid; it’s adaptable, and that flexibility often makes the difference in achieving long-term success. Read More>>

Pam Covey

My self-discipline comes from setting my yearly goals, as well as quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily goals. I write them down by hand on my calendar and track how I accomplish each day’s tasks and every point of my set goals. Read More>>