You Don't Know What Discipline Means (Level 1)

Many people think discipline is a special power that you either have or do not have. This is a mistake. Discipline is not a noun or an object. Instead, discipline is a verb. It is an action that you do. For example, you might want to play video games, but you know you must study. Discipline is the act of choosing to study. It is a mental movement from what you want to do to what you should do. This skill is like a muscle. If you stop using it, it becomes weak very quickly. This is similar to a garden. If you stop working in a garden, weeds will grow. You must practice discipline every day. Self-respect works the same way. It is not a feeling; it is how you treat yourself. If you let yourself be lazy and eat bad food all the time, you are spoiling yourself. Real respect means making hard choices for your own good. Becoming an adult is difficult today, but you can improve by practicing these actions.