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Ep. 125: What is Discipline (and How Do I Get It?)

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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The Misinterpretations of Discipline

The most effective method for cultivating discipline is to work backwards from a positive vision that you can feel it in your bones. You need to capture and visualize what this idea is as much as possible. That's the foundation that gets you up and running on any day of the week, no matter how hard or easy they are. They're going through a hard time - don't be afraid to give them some help with their self-disciplined behavior. The more people who apply themselves without being coerced by others, the better off they will be.

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