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Self-Discipline |
Self-discipline is the rejection of instant gratification in favor of something better. It is the giving up of instant pleasure and satisfaction for a higher goal. It is the ability of the individual to stick to actions, thoughts, and behavior, which lead to improvement and success. |
We live in an anal
retentive society - where everybody wants to control everybody else but
they cannot control themselves. We pass laws to regulate other people,
and we lament the sad fact that others lack self-control. The problem,
of course, is that WE lack self-control. We lack self-control because we
have been brought up to be consumers... batteries that power the
capitalist system... pampered brats that have little or no conception of
self-denial. |
Here are some Internet resources to
help you explore the important concept of self-discipline:
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| "In any endeavor, be it war or peace, the guy with the most discipline is going to triumph over the competition. We hear lots of talk nowadays about 'talent' but the truth is success, in any field, is about 1% talent and 99% perspiration." -- docsheng |
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