What is discipline, why do we need it, and why is it difficult to practice?

Angela Martinez
Nov 6 · 5 min read

The calls to practice more discipline are not novel; In fact, it is rather over preached. And despite this fact, most of us still struggle to be disciplined.

When we’re younger, discipline is sold to us as hard work now for later rewards, delayed gratification, etc. As we get older, however, and especially when we start navigating the…

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Angela Martinez

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