3 Tips to Help You Build Discipline and Boost Your Success
Growing up on a ranch taught me something I didn’t fully appreciate until much later: discipline is a gift.
One freezing morning, I woke up to chaos—cattle had broken through a fence and were wandering where they shouldn’t be. Definitely didn't have time to dressed for success, but there was no time to hesitate. After informing my family, a few of us saddled up to gather them up.
It wasn’t easy.
But that’s the thing about ranch life—it teaches you to show up, no matter how tough or inconvenient the situation.
That morning, was a reminder that discipline isn’t about waiting for the right conditions; it’s about doing what needs to be done because the payoff—healthy calves, a thriving ranch—makes it worth it.
That same discipline kept me going when I was learning to ride, shooting a basketball for hours, and eventually building two businesses. Discipline isn’t just about doing the hard things—it’s about doing the right things, even when it’s tough.
With the holiday season here, I want to encourage you to give yourself the gift of discipline. It’s a gift that keeps on giving, especially when you use it to create the life and career you’ve been dreaming of. Not sure where to start? Here are three tips to help you build discipline and turn it into a superpower.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
The Power of Discipline
Three Tips to Build Discipline in Your Life
How Discipline Can Transform Your 2025
Final thoughts
With the holiday season here, I want to encourage you to give yourself the gift of discipline. It’s a gift that keeps on giving, especially when you use it to create the life and career you’ve been dreaming of. Not sure where to start?
3 Tips to Help You Build Discipline:
1. Start Small but Stay Consistent
Discipline isn’t built overnight; it’s built in the small, consistent actions you take every day. Think about one small change you can commit to consistently. Maybe it’s waking up 15 minutes earlier to plan your day or starting each morning with a quick workout. Whatever it is, consistency is what makes it stick and grow into something bigger.
2. Focus on What’s Necessary, Not What’s Easy
When the cattle got out, we didn’t have the luxury of waiting for warmer weather. In life, discipline often means doing what’s necessary, not what’s convenient. Ask yourself, “What’s the one thing I need to do today to move closer to my goals?” Then, prioritize that task, even if it’s uncomfortable or challenging.
3. Celebrate the Wins, No Matter How Small
In your own life, take time to celebrate your progress, no matter how small it seems. Completed a week of sticking to your morning routine? That’s a win. Made it through a tough work project? Another win. Acknowledging these victories reinforces your discipline and gives you the confidence to keep going.
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”
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Discipline is often seen as something rigid or restrictive, but in reality, it’s one of the most freeing gifts you can give yourself. It creates structure, builds confidence, and helps you achieve things you once thought were impossible.
This holiday season, don’t wait until January to set yourself up for success. Start now by committing to small, intentional steps that will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose in 2025.
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