Do you know that the distance between your dream and reality is called DISCIPLINE? The word DISCIPLINE is often ignored by many. It is lack of discipline that makes people to make decision and failed. If we are disciplined, whenever we make a decision, no matter what happen, we must stick with the consequence. Indiscipline acts are destructive and until we grow in discipline, we cannot grow and move to next higher level. Many people are in trouble today because they lack self-discipline. Some are sick because of indiscipline and some are confined to a prison cell because of indiscipline. And one of the reasons why many people are still far away from fulfilling their potentials is lack of discipline.
Lack of discipline is what leads people to addiction. Indiscipline always starts with little disorder habits. Like when you decide to wake up early as 5:00 am to do something but when you woke up and notice you are still feeling sleepy, and decide to sleep more and ended up waking up 6:30 am because there is no one to scold you for doing so, you take it as a normal thing to do because you are tired; indiscipline act start with such habits. When we make a decision, ability to get it done even when it’s not convenient is what make the difference between those who succeed and those who failed.
The pleasure of indiscipline is just for a moment; only people who lack understanding enjoyed the pleasure derived from indiscipline. Anyone who want to go far and great in life must remember Esau and Jacob story. Great opportunity doesn’t come every day and once you miss it, you may never get it again. So, it is better to suffer now and enjoy great tomorrow or enjoy momentary bliss of today and lose great future!
First and foremost, little things matter, start giving attention to details; from ordinary eating and drinking habit to sleeping habits, and to procrastination. We must factor in discipline in all things. Every action is either leading us towards tomorrow success or failure. If there is a place to visit today and you decide to defer it to next week with no good reason, then you have deliberately shift reaching your destination forward by a month or more and tomorrow always comes with its ills and responsibility. We must learn to finish today tasks, today. The day does not end by your office closing time or because others are close for the day. Your day ends when you finished your planned task for the day and this might mean working into late hours. This is a price we pay to achieve and maintain success.
Two, set priority and stick to it. This is hard at the beginning but when you factor discipline in and stay in line, rewards of being discipline is high in returns! Joseph understood this and that is why he was able to resist the offer of Portiphar’s wife. Do you know the bible never mention the name of the woman? This only means she had nothing to offer except the pleasure of that moment, no future is guarantee for Joseph by being in relationship with her. There are some habits that look good at the moment but very destructive in long-term.
Thirdly, you need to have a clearer picture of where you are going in life. This will help shape your habits and appetite. It will help you to stay away from act that could impede or damage your prospects of reaching your goal. This will also help you to invest quality time in acquiring what you needed to secure your future dreams. Discipline will help you to stick with plans.
Lastly, make yourself accountable to others. Most people who lack self-discipline are people who think they are not accountable to anyone and so can do anything with their life. Whoever wants to get far in life must have someone who can serve as a check and balance authority. Get a mentor who you can periodically give report of your shortfalls and progress. Discipline always starts by holding ourselves accountable to others. Give people authority to scolds you whenever you are wrong. Some people don’t like it when people criticize them for doing wrong. That is a bad signal for someone planning to go far in life. The moment you feel you can get away with almost anything, that is not power, it is a self-destruct act. And be mindful of who you choose because some people are bad company.
Stay disciplined and keeps succeeding.BE DISCIPLINED
Do you know that the distance between your dream and reality is called DISCIPLINE? The word DISCIPLINE is often ignored by many. It is lack of discipline that makes people to make decision and failed. If we are disciplined, whenever we make a decision, no matter what happen, we must stick with the consequence. Indiscipline acts are destructive and until we grow in discipline, we cannot grow and move to next higher level. Many people are in trouble today because they lack self-discipline. Some are sick because of indiscipline and some are confined to a prison cell because of indiscipline. And one of the reasons why many people are still far away from fulfilling their potentials is lack of discipline.
Lack of discipline is what leads people to addiction. Indiscipline always starts with little disorder habits. Like when you decide to wake up early as 5:00 am to do something but when you woke up and notice you are still feeling sleepy, and decide to sleep more and ended up waking up 6:30 am because there is no one to scold you for doing so, you take it as a normal thing to do because you are tired; indiscipline act start with such habits. When we make a decision, ability to get it done even when it’s not convenient is what make the difference between those who succeed and those who failed.
The pleasure of indiscipline is just for a moment; only people who lack understanding enjoyed the pleasure derived from indiscipline. Anyone who want to go far and great in life must remember Esau and Jacob story. Great opportunity doesn’t come every day and once you miss it, you may never get it again. So, it is better to suffer now and enjoy great tomorrow or enjoy momentary bliss of today and lose great future!
First and foremost, little things matter, start giving attention to details; from ordinary eating and drinking habit to sleeping habits, and to procrastination. We must factor in discipline in all things. Every action is either leading us towards tomorrow success or failure. If there is a place to visit today and you decide to defer it to next week with no good reason, then you have deliberately shift reaching your destination forward by a month or more and tomorrow always comes with its ills and responsibility. We must learn to finish today tasks, today. The day does not end by your office closing time or because others are close for the day. Your day ends when you finished your planned task for the day and this might mean working into late hours. This is a price we pay to achieve and maintain success.
Two, set priority and stick to it. This is hard at the beginning but when you factor discipline in and stay in line, rewards of being discipline is high in returns! Joseph understood this and that is why he was able to resist the offer of Portiphar’s wife. Do you know the bible never mention the name of the woman? This only means she had nothing to offer except the pleasure of that moment, no future is guarantee for Joseph by being in relationship with her. There are some habits that look good at the moment but very destructive in long-term.
Thirdly, you need to have a clearer picture of where you are going in life. This will help shape your habits and appetite. It will help you to stay away from act that could impede or damage your prospects of reaching your goal. This will also help you to invest quality time in acquiring what you needed to secure your future dreams. Discipline will help you to stick with plans.
Lastly, make yourself accountable to others. Most people who lack self-discipline are people who think they are not accountable to anyone and so can do anything with their life. Whoever wants to get far in life must have someone who can serve as a check and balance authority. Get a mentor who you can periodically give report of your shortfalls and progress. Discipline always starts by holding ourselves accountable to others. Give people authority to scolds you whenever you are wrong. Some people don’t like it when people criticize them for doing wrong. That is a bad signal for someone planning to go far in life. The moment you feel you can get away with almost anything, that is not power, it is a self-destruct act. And be mindful of who you choose because some people are bad company.
Stay disciplined and keeps succeeding.
Oyeniyi Peace Taiwo
