Mastering Self-Discipline

Let’s start off the first Monday in June talking about self discipline. 

Self-discipline is a habit that you can learn with practice and repetition. If you do something over and over again, eventually, it will become a habit. The difference between successful and unsuccessful people is that successful people have mastered the habit of self-discipline.

Motivation can help us to get started working toward our goals, but it is self-discipline that pushes us to deliver on achieving those goals, even when we don’t feel like doing so. If we have self-discipline, we are able to put off short term pleasures to achieve long-term gain.

There is definitely a big difference between self-discipline and self motivation. If we truly want to attain long-term success, we must master self-discipline. It is self-discipline that gives us the ability to push forward, to stay motivated, and to take action regardless of how we are feeling. Along the road of success, you will experience distractions, challenges and, in many cases, the odds will be stacked against you.

Self-discipline will allow you to get through any of these hurdles or obstacles. Perhaps, over the years, you have developed a bad habit of laziness. Now is the time to replace this old habit, and start developing the habit of self-discipline.

This new habit will allow you to be much more productive. It’s all going to start with choosing a goal, finding your motivation and identifying any obstacles that may be in your way.

Always monitor your progress and stay on top of what you need to do. Find exactly what you want out of life and make that 100% commitment to go out and get it. 

Statistics actually show that disciplined people are happier people. Having self-discipline makes one feel more positive about themselves. When you choose activities and behaviors that help you to become a better version of yourself, your self-esteem builds. Take a look at your goals, develop a plan, and then stick to it.

Start small and then continue to add more goals. Communicate your goals to someone else so they can be your accountability partner. Find a mentor or a coach that will work with you. This will help you to achieve the self-discipline that you need. Visualize your success results. This is one of the best ways to help you feel much more positive. Visualizing will also make it easier to overcome fear and take positive steps towards achieving your goals.

Make sure to reward yourself along the way so you will feel good about your accomplishments. Recognition and rewards will keep you motivated.
The truth is, self-discipline is a daily skill. If you don’t use it, eventually, you will lose it. Self-discipline has to be a repeated practice. The more we repeat and practice a given task, eventually we will make a habit out of it. Repeated practice will help you make better decisions.

Self-discipline truly is the key to mastering your life. If you master self-discipline and follow through consistently, you will have the important tools to achieve every goal that you desire for yourself.

This is your time. You have some wonderful dreams and goals. Remember that it’s a lot more than just being motivated. You will have many days where you do not feel motivated. Your self-discipline is going to take you to your success. Your mentality going forward is “I am going to make it happen each and every day whether I feel like it or not.”

That right there is mastering self-discipline. Now go out and make it happen!

Happy Selling,

David