The Art of Self-Control
Small wins, repeated daily, beat bursts of motivation. Most people overestimate what they can do in a week—and underestimate what they can do in a decade.
Most people overestimate what they can do in a week—and underestimate what they can do in a decade.
We admire those who seem unshakable—the athletes who keep training after a loss, the entrepreneurs who keep showing up when things are uncertain, or the calm, grounded people who always seem one step ahead.
Disciplined people don’t rely on motivation—they build habits that make discipline automatic. Here are 8 quiet habits that build unshakeable self-control—and long-term wins.
- Small wins repeated daily
- Consistency over years
- Building habits that make discipline automatic
Author's summary: Disciplined people build habits for long-term wins.