Whenever we have a goal, whether it’s losing that extra weight, building our dream business, or becoming an incredible musician, we need to put in the work.
To do the work, we would need to overcome our impulses. Discipline is the ability to act despite the temptation not to. It's the ability to resist the feeling of slacking off.
Discipline is one of the most important life skill to be successful, whatever success means to you.
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