{"id":788,"date":"2013-05-06T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2013-05-06T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/davesevern.com\/blog\/?p=788"},"modified":"2013-04-30T15:02:42","modified_gmt":"2013-04-30T22:02:42","slug":"self-discipline-the-cornerstone-of-all-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davesevern.com\/blog\/self-discipline-the-cornerstone-of-all-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Discipline…The Cornerstone Of All Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Self Discipline, for all intents and purposes, is simply the personal ability to totally and completely control oneself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.\u00a0 Self Discipline, in its purest form, is very difficult for most people to totally achieve.\u00a0 Our own flesh is just too strong and out of control and working against us, to ever accept and receive the \u201cbit and bridle\u201d of personal self control.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Self-Discipline is the foundation, the basis, the cornerstone of all good, proper, and lasting success.\u00a0 It is an absolute must-have character trait if you ever plan to achieve any significant level of success in any area of your life.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are really only two arenas in which personal self-discipline is taught any more,…. in our society to our youth.\u00a0 Those areas are\u00a0<\/span>(1) athletics and (2) the military.\u00a0 Everywhere else it seems to be all right to let things or requirements slip by undetected or simply to be overlooked.\u00a0 Never forget that the summation of the little things, the details, is what makes up the quality of the whole, the accumulated big things.\u00a0 Details have always been important.\u00a0 I exhort you to never overlook them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most people shrink back or look with disfavor at the subject of self-discipline.\u00a0 They do so because most folks mentally attach hard work, committed effort, or sustained work ethic with the two words, self\u00a0<\/span>discipline.\u00a0 It is so sad, but it is so true.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now hear this…..Self-discipline is the foundation of all significant accomplishment and for all long-term happiness.\u00a0 Ponder in your heart that last sentence. Most people, today, are longing for great accomplishment and long-term happiness.\u00a0 And yet, the very foundation required for them to possess that which they seek, is something they say that they do not want to do or put forth.\u00a0 The secret to being unhappy and miserable is simply to be confused and stay that way, to be lazy and stay lazy, to be an excuse maker instead of a difference maker.\u00a0 Which one are you?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you say that you really want something and yet you refuse to do what is required to accomplish it,…that means to me, at least, that you really don\u2019t want what it is that you say you want,…..or…..that you expect somebody else to do the required work to accomplish it and then simply hand it and all of its blessings and rewards over to you.\u00a0 In good ole \u201criver-bottom\u201d talk that means that you really want a \u201cfree lunch.\u201d<\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sorry Pal, you are looking for something that does not exist,…there just isn\u2019t any such thing in the world of success.\u00a0 If you disagree with me and are bent on continuing to search for such a thing, then I warn you to figure and plan on wasting a whole lot of valuable time and effort to no avail. \u00a0 No where in recorded human history has anyone at any time ever been able to find something that does not exist.\u00a0 I urge you not to try to become the first one.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now how in the world do you develop self-discipline?\u00a0 A very good question! \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Self Discipline is developed through a very continuous and stringent training program with the primary purpose to establish strong and lasting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual endurance in your life!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Training is a process of regularly practicing a course of action or a set of instructions devised to achieve some desired results or goal.\u00a0 During the course of your training schedule, you will consequently master those instructions, perform them to completion and as a result, reach your desired dream or goal.\u00a0 Consistency and persistency of the practiced work ethic is what will always produce your results.\u00a0 That is exactly how you gain control over yourself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You, the individual, are the one who is totally responsible for constantly practicing and performing your training regimen.\u00a0 You, alone, are the key to getting yourself into physical and mental shape which will allow you to complete your training.\u00a0 By keeping your mind and mental focus on the \u201cWHY\u201d you are working so hard to get into shape to accomplish your dream, you will be empowered to continue on practicing through the pain and discomfort of a regular training regimen.\u00a0 As you battle\u00a0 your way through the daily routine of training, you will gain strength and better control over your thoughts and emotions. You will begin to recognize the changes and growth that is starting to happen to you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Success is not an accident.\u00a0 Success is a planned event.\u00a0 Self-Discipline is the bottom-line requirement of all successful activity.\u00a0 Your future is definitely in your own hands.\u00a0 Always remember the one who normally wins is the one who is in the best mental and physical condition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the exact reason as to why you need to first identify what it is that you really want to accomplish,…before you start out in pursuit of something significant in your life,….some worth-while dream or goal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is an old sage saying that goes like this…..if you don\u2019t know where you are going, you will not like where you wind up.<\/i> \u00a0 Well, as relates to my topic of\u00a0 discussion, we can adjust this saying to go something like this……if you don\u2019t know where you are going or why you are going there and you have not first resolved to pay full price to reach your desired destination,….then don\u2019t waste your valuable resources and begin your trip.\u00a0 <\/i>Get first things first.\u00a0 Know the Why before you get all rolled up in the How.\u00a0 When the Why is right,….the How will work itself out.\u00a0 Just make certain that your \u201cDream Tank\u201d is full <\/i>before starting up the road to your own Success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now remember,…. your why needs to be so big that you cannot accomplish it all by yourself.\u00a0 Your why needs to be so big that it will take lots of other people and their combined efforts to help and assist you in the achievement of your dream.\u00a0 In order to correctly lead these assistants, you must insure that your committed and disciplined work ethic serves as the right example for your helpers to follow. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One is simply too small of a number with which to try to succeed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now here is the real secret<\/i> that evades most folks who try to succeed and don\u2019t.\u00a0 Your dream, your why, the cause that keeps you on track with your daily self-discipline development program must be so big that it will also require direct assistance from your Heavenly Father. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Always,…Always,…leave room for God to be a very real and active part of all of your efforts.\u00a0 Never omit Him.\u00a0 Never leave Him out of decisions and activities you make and take as you pursue your dreams.\u00a0 Follow His guidance and His instructions as to how you interact and treat other people.\u00a0 Always do the right thing and do it the right way.<\/i>\u00a0 Conduct all of your efforts with total honesty and integrity.\u00a0 Persevere and trust God to help you achieve your honest and proper goals.\u00a0 He will never let you down. \u00a0 And never forget, the pay is always better whenever you let God keep the books.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By controlling yourself through developed self-discipline, you will never miss out on anything.\u00a0 Rather, you will be preparing yourself to receive the very best that God has in store for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And when your achievement gets accomplished and its related blessings and rewards flow into your life,…..be absolutely certain that you give all the Praise and Honor, and Glory to Almighty God, who, in reality, allowed it all to happen to you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oh, and as a side note……be sure to give praise, edification, and great thankfulness for and to all those other people who helped and assisted you in reaching your dreams and goals. \u00a0 That is just plain old good common sense social manners and is the right thing to do!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Peace and love to all of you….Poppa Bear<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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