Tracy said that the only way that we can develop our character is by exerting willpower and not giving in to temptation. Temptation to do what is easy and expedient rather than what is correct and necessary.

Willpower

"Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Never pity yourself. Be a hard master to yourself and be lenient to everyone else."

Self-Discipline and Character

There are a series of virtues or values a person of character possessed, mainly courage, compassion, generosity, temperance, persistence, and friendliness. However, integrity is the most important because it determine the depth and the strength of your character. Also, integrity is the value that guarantees the other values.

Virtues

What one quality would I like people to think of when my name is mentioned, and what could I do to ensure this happens?

Question To Contemplate On

<ol><li>Study the values you admire </li><li>Emulate the people you most admire</li><li>Practice the values you respect</li></ol>

Develop Your Character

“Nothing at last is sacred except the integrity of your own mind.”

Be mindful of the people you surround yourself with, because they affect your attitude and influence your personality or character. It is always important to identify the people who are investments and bills to you, as it will improve the way you live your life and change or improve the environment you expose yourself to.

Environment

Whatever you dwell upon grows and increases in your life.			﻿

Law Of Concentration

Answer these questions when temptation is just around the corner:<ol><li>“What’s important here?”</li><li>“What kind of a world would this world be if everyone in it was just like me?”</li></ol>

Always Do The Right Thing

In the second chapter of "No Excuses!" By Brian Tracy, he discussed the relationship between having a character that encouraged growth and discipline. He said that developing a character is a great business of life and the honor of character is the greatest achievement of social and business life.

<ol><li>Your Self-ideal - what you most admire in others and most aspire to possess in yourself. It is important that you have clarity and not be indecisive or confused since successful people are clear about who they are and what they believe.</li><li>Your Self-Image: Your Inner Mirror - you always need to remember that people tend to accept you at your own evaluation of yourself, at least initially.</li><li>Your Self-Esteem: How Much You Like Yourself - take note that the more you see yourself as a valuable and important person, the more positive and optimistic you will be. </li></ol>

Structure of Personality

Your self-esteem is largely determined by how consistent your self-image, which shapes your personal behavior, is with your self-ideal, or your vision of the very best person you can possibly be."On the other hand, the more you like yourself, and others, the more they like you in return.

Self-Ideal, Image, and Esteem

Here, I shared the nuggets I learned on the Chapter 2 of the book "No Excuses!" by Brian Tracy. Having self-discipline is so important to me to be consistent on my track and stay on it and this chapter helps me to focus on my character to become more disciplined. I hope this helps you and have a nice day ahead!

Includes sections on self-discipline and personal success; business, sales and finances; and the good life.

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You don’t need to have been born under a lucky star, or with incredible wealth, or with terrific contacts and connections, or even special skills...but what you do need to succeed in any of your life goals is self-discipline. Unfortunately, most people give in to the two worst enemies of success: they take the path of least resistance (in other words, they’re lazy) and/or they want immediate gratification: they don’t consider the long-term consequences of the actions they take today. No Excuses! shows you how you can achieve success in all three major areas of your life: 1. Your personal goals. 2. Your business and money goals. 3. Your overall happiness. Each of the 21 chapters in this book shows you how to be more disciplined in one aspect of your life, with end-of-chapter exercises to help you apply the “no excuses” approach to your own life. With these guidelines, you can learn how to be more successful in everything you do—instead of wistfully envying others who you think are just “luckier” than you. A little self-discipline goes a long way...so stop making excuses and read this book!

Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.

HENRY WARD BEECHER

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