How to become disciplined

A thread that will make you a dangerous force of nature:

STEP ONE: Know your strengths and weaknesses. Know your strengths, but more
importantly, own up to your flaws. You can’t overcome them until you do.

STEP TWO: Remove temptations. The fewer distractions you have, the more focused you will
be on accomplishing your goals. Set yourself up for success by ditching bad influences.

STEP THREE: Set clear goals and have an execution plan. A clear plan outlines each time-
bound step you must take to reach your goals. Successful people use this technique to stay
on track, emotionally connect to their mission, and establish a clear finish line.

STEP FOUR: Practice daily diligence. We aren’t born with self-discipline; it’s a learned
behavior. And just like any other skill you want to master, it requires daily practice and
repetition. It must become habitual.

STEP FIVE: Create new habits and rituals. Break your goal into small, doable steps. Instead of
trying to change everything at once, focus on doing one thing consistently and master self-
discipline with that goal in mind.

STEP SIX: Change your perception about willpower. If you believe you have a limited
amount of willpower, you probably won’t surpass those limits. When we embrace the
mindset of unlimited willpower, we continue to grow, achieve more, and develop mental
toughness.

STEP SEVEN: Give yourself a backup plan. Going in with a plan will help give you the
mindset and self-control necessary for the situation. You will also save energy by not having
to make a sudden decision based on your emotional state.
STEP EIGHT: Find trusted coaches or mentors. The best coaches identify aspects of your
performance that will need to be improved at your next level of skill and aid you in
preparation.

STEP NINE: Forgive yourself and move forward. If you stumble, find the root cause by asking
the five WHY’s and move on. Learn from your missteps and forgive yourself.

Others:

1.Know where you struggle.

2.Know how you succeed.

3.Identify and write down clear goals.

4.Visualize your outcome.

5.Don't wait for it to feel right.

6.Start small.

7.Get a mentor.

8.Practice, fail, start over.