“ Discipline is the control that is gained by requiring rules or orders to be obeyed and putting end to bad habits and behavior ”
It’s frustrating and seems like you’re in prison. Why do people insist on keeping discipline so much? This is something we hear more often than usual these days since discipline demands change and accountability, both of which the majority of people are not prepared to accept, as it’s a responsibility of oneself that leads to real freedom.
To be clear, self-discipline does not imply being harsh on yourself or leading a limiting, restrictive lifestyle. This is based on a false assumption. Self-discipline is related to self, which is an indication of inner strength and control over oneself, one’s actions, and one’s reactions. If you fail, you must accept responsibility for your failure.
Why is discipline powerful?
Discipline is the sacrifice of the present for the sake of the future, which entails making adjustments as well as making a promise to oneself that one will remain on the path no matter how difficult the obstacles seem to be until one achieves what one has set out to achieve.
People who can maintain their vows and remain dedicated to their goals are more likely to succeed and be trusted in times of need. That’s why being disciplined is not difficult to understand for warriors.
Tony Robbins an American author/speaker explains the importance of discipline;
Discipline can be trained:
Discipline can be developed in the same way as a muscle. The more you put into your discipline, the more it will develop stronger. This is something that you see all the time in sports. The more disciplined athlete or squad ultimately defeats the less disciplined side despite having more talent. Teams that are disciplined can see the larger picture and maintain their composure in the face of hardship. Teams that aren’t as disciplined tend to lose their calm and wind up blowing a chance to win a game. It was built via hours of training, holding one another accountable, and doing things that others aren’t willing to do that enabled this discipline to be developed.
Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, two former Navy SEALs who wrote the book Extreme Ownership, talk about the duality of discipline equals freedom. Jocko says, “Discipline begins every day with the first alarm that goes off in the morning.” Because I have three alarm clocks, as taught to me by one of the most feared and respected instructors in SEAL training: an electric alarm clock, a battery alarm clock, and a windup alarm clock. As a result, there are no more excuses for not getting out of bed, especially considering how much sleep you’ve gotten up until that critical point. The first test occurs when the alarm goes off in the morning; it sets the tone for the rest of the day to follow. The test is not difficult: when the alarm goes off, do you get out of bed or do you stay in bed in comfort and fall back to sleep? It is not difficult. If you have the discipline to get out of bed in the morning, you have won the contest — you have passed the test. If you are mentally weakened at that time and you allow that weakness to keep you in bed, you will be unsuccessful. Even though it appears insignificant, that weakness transfers into more serious decisions. However, if you practice discipline, this will also translate into more substantial aspects of your life”
Hours of training, holding oneself accountable, and doing things that others aren’t willing to do are all ways that one can build self-discipline. Discipline is what distinguishes a winner from the rest of the pack and allows them to do the seemingly impossible.
