The title of this book is also one of its most important lessons. It may seem like a contradiction at first, but having more discipline in your life will give you more freedom.

When you have discipline, you don’t let outside factors influence your life. You will be in control of your life, not your impulses, addictions or anything else.

For example:

If you want financial freedom, you have to have financial discipline.

If you want more free time, you have to follow a disciplined schedule.

If you want to have high levels of energy and be free to go hiking or rock climbing, you need to have the discipline to eat a healthy diet.

So discipline is good, but where do you get it?

Discipline comes from within. Sure you can have someone like a drill instructor or coach force discipline on you, but that will go away once the person leaves. Instead, you need self-discipline. You need to create a fire inside you that won’t go out.

Now you might be asking, “How do I do that?”

The answer is simple. Every action you take, gives you a chance at building self-discipline.

Do you eat an apple or chocolate bar for a snack?

Do you go to the gym or stay home and watch TV?

Do you read a book before bed or do you scroll through social media?

Every decision you take, gives you a chance to build your self-discipline muscle.



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