In order to repeatedly practice good habits, we have to first realize that self-discipline is more specifically about being able to control our impulses, behavior and even our emotions. It’s the ability to resist the desire of instant gratification today for the satisfaction of fulfilling our more meaningful, long-term goals of tomorrow. Self-discipline provides us with that feeling of real accomplishment earned through sheer intensity of sustained focus. It’s that focus of our mind and efforts that will allow us to preserver until we accomplish our goals. It doesn’t mean we have to give up everything we enjoy, it just means we need to learn to focus on making conscious, deliberate choices as opposed to allowing our emotions, bad habits, other people’s opinions (or whatever) determine the choices we make or actions we take. If we truly want to succeed at anything, then self-discipline is essential. Anyone who has attained any type of great achievement has done so because they have been able to control and direct their own inner lives and activities to the degree which has enabled them to become super achievers in what they do.
Self Discipline Means More Than You Might Think!
When you look at people who’ve reached high levels of success, it might make you envy their discipline that helped get them there. But you have to remember that self-discipline is not something that’s gained overnight. It’s gained by setting clear, manageable, attainable goals and a desire to achieve them, just like developing any other muscle you can also develop your self-discipline.
It will take time, so start by taking small steps to develop good habits of self-discipline. You need to get a clear picture and decide what you want. The best way to form that picture is to start with the end in mind. Start with what you want your future to look like and work backwards from there based on how far into the future you’re setting your goals for.
“Stay focused and stay determined. Don’t look to anyone else to be your determination – have self-determination. It will take you very far.” – Justice Smith
The key part of this process is getting to know yourself, what triggers certain emotions and remove or replace those triggers based on your goals. Consistency is another key part to developing good habits, so establish and use daily routines to instill the necessary habits that will lead you toward your goals and visualize achieving those goals.
By focusing on your long-term goals and not giving in to instant gratification you can develop your self-discipline muscle. No matter what your current financial situation is, wealth building and financial freedom will ultimately depend on self-discipline. Be patient with the process of developing good habits, believe in yourself and your vision for your future and make it happen!
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