Success and Discipline Go Hand-in-hand

1. My clothes will fit better
2. I will feel better in my clothes
3. Less hours will need to be spent working out
4. I will have better health
5. I will feel better about myself, and the list goes on.

My list is long and there are enough positive beneficial reasons that far outweigh the short-term enjoyment I would experience from indulging in such a dessert. These points keep me disciplined and focused on what is most important; maintaining my health and well-being and ultimately fulfilling my goal.

Everyday I work hard to make these drop-down lists in my mind automatic for every goal and dream I have so that I really don’t have to think about them much. The more automatic they are in your life, the less work you need to put into their effectiveness and the more energy you have to focus on other things in your life. Practice makes perfect and, accordingly, I have been able to make these lists automatic by thinking about them long enough, writing them down in a daily journal, reading material that helps to support my goals and dreams, and sharing my ideas with people I know are supportive and believe in me 100%.

These practices came together to help be get to the point in my life where I no one and nothing can steer me away from what I have decided is best for me. Though I am still challenged on a daily basis, discipline is like exercise, the more you practice it, the easier it gets, and the more it holds greater influence over your life. And, with anything in life, if you want to be good at it, you must do some practice “free throw” shots everyday. Tiger Woods still needs to maintain his swing with consistent conditioning, we all do. Discipline is a lifestyle choice that will better your life, like brushing your teeth and cleaning your home.

With everything in my heart, I know self-discipline will be one of the best things I can practice in my life that will allow me to be successful in any endeavor I want to achieve. And, with every book I continue to read about success, this idea is further reinforced in the manifestation of goals and financial visions achieved. You can, will and are making all your dreams come true! Keep focused, keep disciplined, trust your instincts and never let anyone tell you that your dreams are unattainable. Discipline and success go hand in hand; it is practical and logical formula to the life of your dreams.

Joie Schmidt © Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved.

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Dreams of the Heart – volume I by Joie Schmidt is available:

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