Discipline

Discipline yourself daily To be victorious in life, it all comes down to discipline. Long-term success comes from daily discipline over a period of time. Happiness, success, and fulfillment stem from focus and self control.

Studies show that people who possess self discipline are much happier in life. With discipline and self-control, we actually accomplish more of the goals that we are passionate about. Self-discipline is the bridge between defined goals and goals that are accomplished.

Now, we are not born with self-discipline. It is a learned behavior. Self-discipline requires daily practice and repetition. It must become a habit. Work on building your self-discipline through a daily commitment that’s associated with your goal.

You must have a success plan. This should be written down where you can see it daily.. The daily disciplines will get you out of your comfort zone every day. It is important to have a clear vision of what you truly want to accomplish.

You must understand what success means to you. If you do not know exactly what your goals are, it will be too easy to get sidetracked. Make sure that your goals are very specific. Start out by creating new habits and daily rituals. Keep it simple. Break your long-term goals down into small daily steps. Focus on doing one thing consistently, and that’s how you will begin to master self-discipline.

Take baby steps, and after a while, your mindset and behavior starts to shift. Once you begin progressing, consistently add more short term goals to your list. Keep in mind, as you begin the new habits of daily disciplines, you will have ups and downs. You will have failures. The key is to keep going no matter what. Learn from your mistakes and don’t get down on yourself. When you fall, get back up and keep executing. Failure is part of the process.

Surround yourself with accountability partners and mentors. Do not be a lone ranger on this discipline journey. Find the people who are where you want to be in life. Be with the ones who are going to encourage you and help you to stay focused. It’s important to develop self-discipline daily. This is what enables us to do high-quality work. It helps us to continue to pursue our goals even through difficult times.

Self-discipline is the key differentiator between people who are successful in life and those who are not. This is your time. You have big dreams inside of you. Practice the daily disciplines, and never give up!

Now go out and make it happen! 

Happy Selling,

David