WoW 116: On commitments and discipline
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Words of Wisdom 116: On Commitments and Discipline.
The 116th episode of the Words of Wisdom series focuses on the role of commitments and discipline in personal development. It emphasizes that the quality of life is determined by the depth of one's commitments and discipline, with disciplineship and deep prayers being tools for sharpening oneself for their purpose. The episode highlights quotes from Aristotle and Steven Pressfield on virtue and professionalism, encouraging listeners to constantly strive towards desirable habits. It concludes with some introspection, asking listeners about their habits and areas they need to grow in, and how they can consistently practice improvement in these areas.
00:00 Introduction to Commitments and Discipline
00:06 The Power of Commitment and Discipline
00:37 Inspirational Quotes on Virtue and Discipline
01:36 The Role of Habits in Professionalism
02:00 Self-Reflection Questions on Discipline and Growth
02:26 Closing Thoughts on Goals and Daily Practices
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Links
Ryan Holiday, Discipline is Destiny
Steven Pressfield, Turning Pro
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Transcript
Words of Wisdom one 16 on commitments and discipline.
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:The quality of your life is determined
by the depth of your commitments.
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:The steeper the path, the more
you are transformed by walking it.
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:A dull sword can't cut, Your
commitment to discipline, discipleship,
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:and deep prayer opens you to be
sharpened and then used by the Lord.
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:Great ambition requires
greater discipline.
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:If you desire influence, walk
the narrow road with enthusiasm.
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:Quotes.
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:Aristotle described virtue as
a kind of craft, something to
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:pursue just as one pursues the
mastery of any profession or skill.
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:"We become builders by building
and we become harpists by
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:playing the harp" he wrote.
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:"Similarly, then we become just
by doing just actions temperate
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:by doing temperate actions.
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:Brave by doing brave actions".
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:Virtue is something we do.
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:It's something we choose...
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:it's a daily challenge.
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:One we face, not once, but
constantly, repeatedly.
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:Will we be selfish or selfless?
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:Brave or afraid, strong
or weak, wise or stupid?
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:Will we cultivate a
good habit or a bad one?
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:Courage or cowardice, the bliss
of ignorance or the challenge of
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:a new idea, stay the same or grow?
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:The easy way or the right way?"
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:By Ryan Holiday.
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:In his book, discipline is Destiny.
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:" The difference between an amateur and
a professional is in their habits.
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:An amateur has amateur habits.
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:A professional has professional habits."
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:By Steven Pressfield in
his book Turning Pro.
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:Questions, do your habits
match your ambition?
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:Which area do you need
to grow the most in?
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:Discipline, discipleship, or deep prayer.
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:What's one small thing you can
consistently practice in this area?
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:Use these questions as a guide to
journal and to pray this week, Endnote.
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:More than setting goals.
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:Focus on who you want to become and then
develop the small daily practices that
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:will put you on the path to get there.
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:Live wisely.
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:Josh.
