Quotes About Discipline

The work element comes into it as well - how much you train and how much work you put into your craft, in the same way a carpenter would perhaps work under a great teacher, etc.

I have a very set routine. I work six days a week, but only half days. I work from 9 in the morning till 1 in the afternoon, without any interruptions, a fair slug.

I gotta think that one that becomes a philosophy of work, which is "no excuses."

Put in an honest day's work. It is the building block of a spiritual life.

There's a level of discipline I use as a writer, designed to get better at what I'm doing, that requires quite a lot of study and quite a lot of hard work as well.

I used to hate working out - until I learned how to do it properly.

I would describe myself as a hard worker, very humble and focused on whatever it is that I put my mind to.

Children can be taught meditation more easily because they are not yet spoiled. When you have been spoiled the hard work is to help you to unlearn.

If a man lose his balance, and immerse himself in any trades or pleasures for their own sake, he may be a good wheel or pin, but he is not a cultivated man.

The tough thing about writing is you go into a room alone, you close the door and you do your work.

The only thing that could pull me away, was hard work.

I try to focus on practice. This is work time. This is where we work, this is our office. I try not to let it distract me too much.

For my workout, I'm up at 4 A.M. I say my prayers, count my blessings, and I work out right away. I just get it done.

I work every single day, even on Sundays.

I used to work very long hours. Then I started to realize that the stuff that I was writing in the late afternoons, I was generally throwing out. So I quit earlier than I used to.

Waiting for inspiration is for amateurs; professionals get to work.

I do take a lot of pride in my look and I work out - do work out a lot.

Work, ah! that talisman to guard one against one's self.

TV is a completely different discipline, which I think I am still learning about. You just have to learn how to work fast and pace yourself.

I've always been a writer, actually. Not many people assume that, but I kinda keep quiet about anything that I do until I'm ready to show it. It keeps me humble and also makes me work towards a goal.

Sometimes I'll work through the crossword sections of three separate papers.

Work is one of the best educators of practical character.

I would say if you are going to party, show up on time to work.

I just have to be super strong when it comes to my work time. Shut the browser, ignore the email alerts, and just WRITE.