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Discipline is Freedom - to Win!

Once you have made a commitment for any change, it is important that you remain disciplined in the actions required for that change. Great athletes may make the decision to run the race, throw the ball, tackle the opposition or swim to the end of the pool. But what is the point without an audience, a reward, a prize? Any athlete would be ecstatic to have a supportive team of family, friends and professionals who cheered them on before, during and at the point of their win. Even if they lose the game or event, they still win. Knowing they did their best as disciplined athletes and were supported by a proactive approach of the entire team of supportive members gives all involved a sense of accomplishment.

When we engage disciplines towards any goal, it is important that we find those who “connect” with us, and walk as quickly as possible past those who consistently resist or tempt us. Resistance is important to identify, for it may actually strengthen us; but only if it is used for that end. If we are intimidated by resistance, we will weaken and may become lackadaisical. When we are tempted, I believe the intent is to take us off our course. No win, no prize and no reward. The truth is, you may still need to keep Advil in your medicine cabinet for the resistance to your decision and the temptation to alter your path, but a simple harassment headache becomes very expensive if you give up! So rather, use resistance and temptation to become stronger and more determined to be disciplined. Let these negative attributes challenge you to build “muscle” for the demand of your pursuit.

Discipline is freedom. Discipline is not a dirty word to be feared and ignored. It is a key practice that will gain a result and resolve. Stephen R. Covey once wrote, “The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions”. Your self-discipline involves acting according to what you think instead of how you feel in the moment. Often it involves sacrificing the pleasure and thrill of the moment for what matters most in life. Discipline needs the “one” to make the decision, and then it needs a team of supportive family, friends and professionals who can get the job done! Discipline is practiced with your freedom to choose. Discipline if chosen provides for the movement toward your goal. Disciplined movement, with consistency and a team of supporters allows for reaching the point intended! It’s pretty clear: discipline fortifies your potential win. Discipline is freedom! Freedom to participate, to win, to gain the prize and to experience the reward!

Wow, let’s be disciplined!

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