Order of Man CRAIG BALLANTYNE | When Discipline Becomes Too Fragile
Nov 11, 2025
Craig Ballantyne, a high-performance coach and author known for his books on discipline and time management, reveals the paradox of strict discipline as a potential liability. He discusses the importance of structuring days while maintaining flexibility to avoid burnout. Craig shares innovative strategies for productivity in short time slots, effective delegation, and overcoming distractions. He emphasizes adapting routines to foster resilience, planning long-term without being boxed in, and transforming self-talk to unlock greater potentials.
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Rigidity Turns Discipline Into Fragility
- Excessive routines can make you fragile instead of resilient when setbacks occur.
- Craig Ballantyne warns discipline must serve you, not enslave you, to remain effective.
Chaotic Morning Turned Productive
- Craig woke at 2:15am to handle teething and multiple children, then used slivers of time to keep working.
- He framed the chaotic morning as a blessing rather than a disruption.
Exploit Slivers Of Time
- Use 'slivers of time' to produce focused work in short windows instead of scrolling.
- Learn high-value micro-tasks like 10-minute workouts or concentrated writing to exploit small gaps.
