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.     

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Walter Okpala: Lesson from the Olympic Games 2

Walter Okpala: Lesson from the Olympic Games 2: In my last posts, I mentioned the importance of self-development and the issue of the winners and losers in the Olympic Games. But, let us ...

Lesson from the Olympic Games 2

In my last posts, I mentioned the importance of self-development and the issue of the winners and losers in the Olympic Games. But, let us look at the Olympics winners and losers.

     The winners have the same traits successful people have in any area. These qualities are generally discipline, perseverance, and dedication. There is no success without these attributes. There is nothing like luck. What people call luck is generally the opportunity that occurs to people when they are already prepared for something. An Olympic athlete has 4 years to prepare for it. What differentiates the winners and losers is the level of their discipline, perseverance, and dedication. 

     But, what is really meant by discipline, perseverance, and dedication? We will examine them in detail in the next post.

     

Walter Okpala: Lessons learned from the Olympics

Walter Okpala: Lessons learned from the Olympics: The 2016 Olympic Games have been the main issue in the media in for the last 2 weeks. We can watch some people win medals, such as, gold, s...

Lessons learned from the Olympics

The 2016 Olympic Games have been the main issue in the media in for the last 2 weeks. We can watch some people win medals, such as, gold, silver, and bronze while others won nothing. What are the lessons to be learned from the winners and the losers? Or let me put it this way - what makes some people winners and others, losers?

     I am using the Olympics as a reference, but the same traits can be observed in other areas. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why some people are successful while others are not. In the same way, why are some countries richer than the others? There are patterns and tendencies which all these have in common. Try and discover them. Do they have anything in common with self-development? We will look at some of these patterns in more details.    

  

Walter Okpala: How can you self-develop yourself?

Walter Okpala: How can you self-develop yourself?: In my last posts, I commented on how self-development can help one overcome the effects of economic cycles. The question that arises from t...

How can you self-develop yourself?

In my last posts, I commented on how self-development can help one overcome the effects of economic cycles. The question that arises from that is: how can one self-develop himself? What mechanisms are available to someone when he or she wants to go for self-development?

     These questions will be answered in the my next posts.

    

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Walter Okpala: Economic cycle and self-development

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