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.
EmmaSara McMillion
My self-discipline started long before adulthood and long before faith took center stage in my life. It began as a teenager, during a season when my life could have gone in a very different direction. I was arrested. I was kicked out of school. I was headed down a path that many people do not come back from. Read More>>
Ariana Torres
Well, I don’t believe discipline originates from an experience, a family member, or someone who held a significant place in your life. I firmly believe that discipline comes from within oneself because it’s one of the highest forms of self-love. It shows that you care enough to prioritize what’s right for you, even when it may be challenging. Read More>>
Sarkis Bakalyan
From a young age, I’ve always been very particular. Most of the time, my mind races at high speeds, clashing ideas together. It can get pretty overwhelming, but it ultimately keeps me in check with myself. Oftentimes I feel as though I can always do something to improve myself. Due to this, there’s a seemingly endless list of goals that I must focus on. Read More>>
Tiffany Critton
It comes from consistency, practice, and changing my mindset. I established daily routines and habits that I stuck to consistently. I know that in order to reach specific goals, I must practice delayed gratification and accept that I do not need to have everything I desire immediately, basically telling myself no. Read More>>
Gabrielle Simone
Honestly, it comes from a mix of how I was raised and who I’m becoming. Growing up, I learned early what it meant to be responsible, to show up, and to push through even when things felt overwhelming. Those lessons stuck with me. Read More>>
Yoilan Arencibia
My discipline comes from a desire to honor my purpose and show up as the best version of myself. That’s why I’m committed to becoming the person I know I can be. Read More>>
Sarah Long
I think I developed my ability to communicate effectively by watching what didn’t work. In so many meetings in my career so far—with clients, with teams, with leadership—I watched conversations get swallowed by corporate buzzwords and numbers that didn’t actually mean anything to the people listening. Read More>>
Ed Hafizov
I didn’t set out to “master communication”, it was survival. When I came to the U.S. at 21, English wasn’t just a second language, it was a moving target. If I wanted to grow, I had to listen harder, speak clearer, and think twice before opening my mouth. That alone sharpened the way I express ideas today. Read More>>
Kelly Knowles
One of my taglines is: Because Actions Matter – And So Do You. Decision-making skills continue to be a work in progress! Yet, I want to start with the influence of my mom and dad for these skills. Neither of them insisted on making my decisions for me – and this actually helped me to move into adulthood with a few less scars! Read More>>
Tiayana Logan
Postpartum depression is often described as something you “overcome,” but in my experience, especially as a Black woman, that isn’t the full truth. I didn’t wake up one day suddenly healed. What I experienced was a journey of learning to name what I was feeling, giving myself permission to seek support, and slowly rebuilding my sense of self while caring for a new life. Read More>>
Jennifer Roth
For me, overcoming postpartum depression was a slow unraveling and a powerful rebuilding. I realized I was carrying a lot of suppressed anger and grief about the changes and sacrifices that motherhood required of me. After having four children, I felt like I had disappeared inside the role of parenting. Read More>>
Kendra Glasgow
I overcame divorce by not gaslighting myself and allowing myself to feel all the feels. I initiated my divorce so it would have been easy to fall into a shame spiral. Divorce feels like failure and being the one to initiate this failure makes it feel even worse due to the guilt it brings on. Read More>>
Stephen Howard Tucker
Along my journey as a business owner and filmmaker, I’ve learned that burnouts can be fatal. It’s important to create healthy habits and routines that will maximize your success even when you have low energy. This year I finished a feature film, while juggling multiple commercial projects and a busy family life. Read More>>
Viridescent
Being a creative is one of the most rewarding and challenging career paths to go down. There are always going to be things to overcome and hurdles to jump over despite having an exceptional support system. We persist despite the haters because there’s no other choice. All of us make the decision every day to carry on. Read More>>
Tresha Vick
I am actively working on my mental health through prayer, wise counsel, faith, reading, journaling, and exercising. I know that sounds like a lot, but every single one of those things helps. I pray every day, all day. Read More>>
