Discipline
Orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern or behavior. Restraint exercised over one’s own impulses, emotions, or temporary desires.
Discipline is money in the bank. A real friend, true strength. ~Henry Rollins
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Quote to Ponder ~ W. H. Auden
“The modern stoic knows that the surest way to discipline passion is discipline time: decide what you want or ought to do during the day, then always do it exactly the same moment every day, and passion will give you no trouble.” ~ W.H. Auden Routine vs distraction, procrastination, and laziness Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Roger Federer
“Yes, talent matters. I’m not going to stand here and tell you it doesn’t.But talent has a broad definition.Most of the time, it’s not about having a gift. It’s about having grit. In tennis, like in life, discipline is also a talent. And so is patience.Trusting yourself is a talent. Embracing the process—loving the process—is Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Tim Ferris
Tim Ferris emphasizes the importance of a deliberate and unrushed approach to tasks in his reflections. He shares principles learned from a Navy SEAL, highlighting that slow and steady progress avoids mistakes and inefficiencies. Ferris redefines luxury as the ability to feel unrushed, valuing quality over quantity in life experiences. Continue reading
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Preparation Makes the Moment
Rising to the occasion isn’t magic—it’s preparation in motion. Hard work, timing, and calm under pressure transform potential into success. Moments of triumph are built on a foundation of effort. Continue reading
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How Vision Fuels Confidence: Lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger
In my first interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger, I brought up a photo of him at age 19, just before he won his first big competition, Junior Mr. Europe. I asked, “Your face was so confident compared to every other competitor. Where did that confidence come from?” He replied: “My confidence came from my vision. . Continue reading
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Quote To Ponder ~ George S. Patton
“Do your damnedest always. Always do more than is required of you.” ~George S. Patton Continue reading
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Quote To Ponder ~Curt Tomasevicz
“One of my favorite Olympic moments occurred just before the final run. As my team was preparing for the last of four runs at the 2010 Olympics, I remember taking a brief moment to really ‘trust my talent’. We had a significant lead after the first day (two runs) and an even bigger lead after Continue reading
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Quote To Ponder ~Tyron Edwards
“The great end of education is to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to train it to the use of its own powers, rather than fill it with the accumulation of others.” ~Tyron Edwards Continue reading
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