Summary

The article emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and suggests two practices to cultivate it: doing things one dislikes and spending time alone without technology.

Abstract

The article "2 Things You Need To Start Doing To Be More Disciplined" emphasizes the significance of self-discipline for achieving success in life. It compares discipline to a muscle that needs regular exercise to grow stronger. The author shares their personal experience of building discipline by running daily, despite initial discomfort and resistance. They also recommend spending time alone without technology to reduce mental stimulation and improve focus. The article concludes by encouraging readers to consistently practice discipline and never give up.

Opinions

Discipline is likened to a muscle that needs regular exercise to strengthen.
The author suggests that doing things one dislikes is an effective way to build discipline.
The author shares their personal experience of building discipline through daily running.
Spending time alone without technology is recommended to reduce mental stimulation and improve focus.
The author suggests observing one's surroundings and being present in the moment to build focus.
The author encourages readers to consistently practice discipline and never give up.
The article promotes the idea that self-discipline is a continuous process and essential for success.

2 Things You Need To Start Doing To Be More Disciplined

Success starts with a self-disciplined mind and body

Discipline helps us to get things done. Everybody needs to cultivate the discipline to achieve success in life. Discipline comes from practice. Discipline comes from repetition.

Discipline is like a muscle in the mind. Like all other muscles, we need to train this muscle as well. The more you practice, the stronger it becomes. There are a couple of things you can do to build discipline.

In this article, I will only talk about 2 things. I believe that if you apply these 2 things, you will see some good results in life.

1. Start doing things you don’t like

This is by far the best way to build discipline. When you force your mind to do the things you don’t like, you grow your discipline muscle.

I will share my story here. I used to be afraid of physical pain. I used to be lazy. However, I was not happy with my life. I wanted to build self-discipline. So, I decided to run every day.

To be honest, it was hard. It was painful for a couple of weeks. But I forced myself somehow. I forced myself to run even though I hated it.

Nonetheless, I started to see some results. I found I was more focused during the day. I could do my work without feeling too much resistant. I found I was becoming more and more disciplined.

This is just a start for me. I still have a long way to go. I have so many fears to face. There are a lot of things that I don’t like and I still need to do those things. A couple of them are giving a talk to 1000 people, play guitar in front of a crowd, and run a marathon.

The list is endless. The point is — you never stop practicing discipline. Keep building it. The moment you stop, your self-discipline declines.

2. Spend some time alone every day without technology

Our mind is over-stimulated nowadays. We are hooked up to our phones. We want to engage our brains all the time. We are continuously feeding our brains with useless information. This habit affects our brain over a long period of time.

By staying alone, you make your brain less stimulated. You keep your brain still, which helps you to build focus and concentration.

I spend 15 minutes in the morning in complete silence. Observe your thoughts and let them come and go.

Here are some of the tips to keep your brain still:

(i) While commuting to and from work, don’t look at your phone. Observe your surroundings — buildings, cars, trees, and people. Try to be in the present moment. You will build your focus.

(ii) Take a walk alone for 10–15 minutes after lunch.

In this way, you learn to be more mindful and more aware. This practice also builds our discipline muscle.

Building self-discipline is a constant process. Don’t ever give up.