Quotes About Discipline

Fancy has nothing to do with a good sword.

But his life consisted, for the most part, of writing and reading. He wrote during the day, read at night, went to bed early, and did the same thing the next day.

Successful people are simply those with success habits.

Never complain, never explain. Resist the temptation to defend yourself or make excuses.

The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term, is the indispensable prerequisite for success.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and importance, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

It is a condition of wisdom in the archer to be patient because when the arrow leaves the bow, it returns no more. —SA'DI

Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes.' – Chinese proverb

I was home-schooled, was always very close with my mom and was very straight-laced and square. I was never the rebellious one, and I never threw hissy fits.

We must, nevertheless, always work at it, because not to advance in the spiritual life is to go back.

I made this my business as much all the day long as at the appointed times of prayer; for at all times, every hour, every minute, even in the height of my business, I drove away from my mind everything that was capable of interrupting my thought of GOD. Such has been my common practice ever since I entered in religion; and, though I have done it very imperfectly, yet I have found great advantages by it.

many do not advance in the Christian progress because they stick in penances, and particular exercises, while they neglect the love of GOD, which is the end.

For untaught soldiers it was rough, and men fought blindly, not knowing what they were doing; an officer came on one man who was loading his musket feverishly, firing straight up into the air, reloading and firing again, an automaton acting entirely by blind instinct.

The long-term impact of being whupped—then forced to hush and even smile about it—turned me into a world-class people pleaser for most of my life. It would not have taken me half a lifetime to learn to set boundaries and say "no" with confidence had I been nurtured differently.

When I have the time at home, I'll practice three or four hours a day. I have to. And I'm a late starter I started at age 17 and at age 51 I'm still learning.

I learned that the only way you are going to get anywhere in life is to work hard at it. Whether you're a musician, a writer, an athlete or a businessman, there is no getting around it. If you do, you'll win - if you don't, you won't.

Boards don't hit back, O'Hara

One great cause of failure is lack of concentration.

The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.

Art calls for complete mastery of techniques, developed by reflection within the soul.

Boards don't hit back.

Preparation for tomorrow is hard work today.

I am not afraid of a person who knows 10000 kicks. But I am afraid of a person who knows one kick but practices it for 10000 times.

Practice makes perfect. After a long time of practicing, our work will become natural, skillfull, swift, and steady.