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What is self-discipline<\/a>? Do you know how to develop self-discipline<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-discipline is a steady, internal force that drives you to take action and “be better.” In Discipline Equals Freedom<\/a><\/em>, Jocko Willink explains that motivation or discipline from someone else is a temporary influence that’s unreliable and outside your control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how to develop self-discipline<\/a> and keep up consistent willpower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Cultivate Discipline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to learn how to develop self-discipline, it\u2019s important to establish reasons for it. Willink explains how his own underlying drives have pushed him to keep improving throughout his life. Similarly, you\u2019ll lay the foundation for your discipline by identifying your<\/em> drive. After you identify your reason to be a better person, the next step will be deciding how<\/em> you\u2019re going to achieve this by establishing a concrete, long-term goal and progressing toward it incrementally.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Identify What Drives You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first step to developing self-discipline is to find a reason why<\/em> you should strive to improve. <\/strong>In the military, Willink felt driven to make himself\u2014and his team\u2014better than their enemy. As he pushed himself to improve, he envisioned the enemy preparing in the same way. So, he\u2019d work hard to stay ahead. After leaving the military, he found another reason to push himself to improve: to honor the men who died fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To adopt Willink\u2019s approach, think about the people or goals that drive you. Maybe you want to improve for your family, honor a lost loved one, fulfill your potential, or all of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: To find an effective \u201cwhy,\u201d don\u2019t base it on expectations, public approval, or guilt<\/a>. Instead, choose something that feels truly meaningful to you<\/em>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Establish a Long-Term Goal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve identified why you want to improve, decide how <\/em>you\u2019re going to do it. <\/strong>Willink advises setting a long-term goal and keeping it in focus. Orienting yourself with the big picture will prevent you from losing your way in the day-to-day journey<\/strong>. For example, write your goal on your mirror or use a picture that represents your goal as the lock screen background on your phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: The author emphasizes the importance of setting long-term goals but doesn\u2019t offer any detailed advice about how to do this. Goals!<\/em><\/a> <\/em>explains a few criteria to consider when setting your goals: Make sure your goals are clear, measurable, challenging, aligned with your values, and have deadlines to inspire urgency.<\/a>)  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Improve Yourself Incrementally <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Willink\u2019s third step to developing self-discipline is to work toward your long-term goals by improving yourself<\/a> incrementally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a daily basis, Willink urges you to do things that make you better and bring you closer to your long-term goals rather than choosing things that sidetrack you, for instance by providing instant gratification<\/a>. <\/strong>For example, by getting up early and completing your workout instead of sleeping in, you\u2019ll maintain your discipline and get closer to your long-term health goal. You\u2019ll also benefit yourself in the short term because you\u2019ll feel confident and energized for the day ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: As a reminder to base your daily decisions on your long-term goals, try writing your goals before your day begins and again before bed<\/a>. You could even write out a plan that breaks your long-term goal into concrete, daily steps to keep you on track. For example, the 12 Week Year<\/em><\/a> <\/em>explains how to outline a plan that\u2019s specific, measurable, pushes your limits, and keeps you accountable<\/a>.)
Don\u2019t compare your progress to other people\u2019s.<\/strong> Willink notes that it\u2019s easy to get intimidated by the success of others. Realize that there\u2019ll always be people better than you at any given thing. Instead of being discouraged by this, let others\u2019 greatness inspire you to<\/strong>be the best version of yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To become the best version of yourself<\/a>, Willink says you should strive to<\/strong> be better than <\/strong>you<\/em><\/strong> were yesterday<\/strong>. (Shortform note: Though the author doesn\u2019t explain how to do this, one way is to set incremental personal goals that increase in difficulty<\/a> over the previous day, month, or year. For example, if you want to run a marathon (a long-term goal) make a training schedule that begins with a manageable distance and then lengthen it a bit each week so that you\u2019re continually pushing yourself<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t compromise your discipline on little things.<\/strong> Just like our process of improvement, regression usually happens slowly and in small increments. This makes it harder to notice lost progress. However, Willink points out that every little slip is a conscious decision. So, pay attention to your temptations and only rarely allow them. Willink admits he occasionally succumbs to the temptation of a mint chocolate chip milkshake (though he suggests doing this only after you\u2019ve already maintained a disciplined lifestyle<\/a> for a while).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Willink\u2019s regimen of near total deprivation from our unhealthy desires might be interpreted as extreme. After all, what about the age-old wisdom, \u201ceverything in moderation\u201d? Scientific literature on nutritional health suggests that when it comes to diets, people are poor judges of moderation<\/a>. In other words, because \u201cmoderation\u201d is subjective, we tend to justify eating more of the things we want to eat. So, at least in the case of diets, Willink\u2019s rigidity seems valid.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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