Many men and women in the world demonstrate great willpower and self-discipline in overcoming bad habits and the weaknesses of the flesh.
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An unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad ones.
In terms of instilling the values of mental toughness and work ethic, discipline is the gift that keeps on giving.
If we do not discipline ourselves the world will do it for us.
Personal discipline, when it becomes a way of life in our personal, family, and career lives, will enable us to do some incredible things.
A habitual disuse of physical forces totally destroys the moral; and men lose at once the power of protecting themselves, and of discerning the cause of their oppression.
The forthputting of willpower is a means of strengthening willpower. The will becomes strong by exercise. To stick to a thing till you are master is a test of intellectual discipline and power.
Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear.
Discipline is based on pride, on meticulous attention to details, and on mutual respect and confidence. Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of the goal or the fear of failure.
The flesh, or human nature, is generally lazy and self-centered.
It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate.
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