Discipline means taking control of how you think, how you feel, and how you act. It's deciding what thoughts you'll allow into your mind and learning to master your senses, because left unchecked, they will often demand too much.
It also means control of what you believe. Those deep qualities that shape your values.
Without discipline, the war is over. You've lost, and nature has won.
Discipline is one of the hardest virtues to master. Many people spend a lifetime working on it. I do - every day.
But the effort is always worth it because the rewards are many.
Disciplined people suffer less physically and mentally. They achieve more because their persistence and direction carry them through.
Discipline gives you both direction and purpose.
It stops doubt from undermining your confidence and shields you from the negative influence of others.
Make discipline a habit because life is short. Discipline ensures you don't waste it, and it becomes the example that inspires everyone around you.
Prompt for the week:
Where in your life do you need to practise discipline today, so that you and those watching you don't waste the time you've been given?