Saturday, September 17, 2016
Walter Okpala: In my last posts, I left a question about wat is m...
Walter Okpala: In my last posts, I left a question about wat is m...: In my last posts, I left a question about wat is meant by discipline, perseverance, and dedication. Let us first look at discipline. The W...
Discipline
In my last posts, I left a question about wat is meant by discipline, perseverance, and dedication. Let us first look at discipline. The Wikipedia defines discipline as the suppression of base desires, and is usually understood to be synonymous with restraint and control. Discipline is when one uses reason to determine the best course of action regardless of one's desires, which may be the opposite of excited. Self-discipline is a substitute for motivation. Merriam-Webster defines discipline as the control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior, as a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders, and a behavior that is judged by how well it follows a set of rules or orders.
The Wikipedia mentions the suppression of base desires as a condition necessary to maintain discipline. Base desires are those desires of entertainment which hold many people back. Some examples are watching television for a long time, playing videogame for a long time, being on smartphone, among others. These desires hold us back because they give us pleasure and do not demand a lot of work or input from us.
Since discipline is the opposite, it demands work and a lot of focus from us. For discipline to be effective, it must activate the subconscious mind. When this is achieved, everything one does is recorded in it in a such a way that actions can be executed in any situation. For example, a swimmer can swim even his or her eyes are closed. In summary, there is no success without discipline. Think about it.
The Wikipedia mentions the suppression of base desires as a condition necessary to maintain discipline. Base desires are those desires of entertainment which hold many people back. Some examples are watching television for a long time, playing videogame for a long time, being on smartphone, among others. These desires hold us back because they give us pleasure and do not demand a lot of work or input from us.
Since discipline is the opposite, it demands work and a lot of focus from us. For discipline to be effective, it must activate the subconscious mind. When this is achieved, everything one does is recorded in it in a such a way that actions can be executed in any situation. For example, a swimmer can swim even his or her eyes are closed. In summary, there is no success without discipline. Think about it.
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