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.
Janet Bringuez Sanchez
Growing up, my sister and I knew our household was different than many of our friends’. Our father was a veteran, a man shaped by years of service and sacrifice. Discipline was not just a word in our home—it was a way of life, woven into the fabric of our daily routines and interactions. My mother also instilled self-discipline into our daily routines. Read more>>
Charity Murray
My self discipline comes from my mother Latrese Morgan-Sims. She is an independent alpha female who instilled hard work, discipline, the value of education, and the motto “Work for everything you heart wants, needs, and desire.” Read more>>
Mary Brooks
Self-discipline must come from within. I became aware early on that, although I have always had family, friends, colleagues, and so on, to rely upon, I know that what I need to accomplish is ultimately up to me and my own efforts. Read more>>
MaKinlie McRae
The smell of freshly popped popcorn drifts through the air as the VHS tape clicks and clacks into place. The living room lights are dim, and the familiar Disney castle flickers across my early-2000s television screen. I sink deeper into the couch, wide-eyed and unaware, as the princess is rescued from her misfortune by the valiant prince. Read more>>
David Cholak
My self-discipline comes from being raised in an environment where hard work wasn’t optional. Growing up in a family floral business taught me that you can’t procrastinate when people depend on you and when the work has to get done before the sun even comes up. Being in that routine early on made discipline feel natural. I learned to be adaptable, consistent, and focused. Read more>>
