Why Discipline Leads To Change
Are you disciplined? Do you do things when you don’t really want to, when it is not ideal, or when it feels like you have no energy? Do you believe discipline leads to change?
Being committed, being disciplined in your approach will nearly always lead to change.
Saying no to the chocolate cake.
Going for a run even though it is raining.
Working extra hours to finish the job on time.
All of these are leading to change. What does it all mean?
Meaningful Change
It means that when you don’t want to work on the spreadsheet, but you still do, the work gets finished. That’s change.
It could also mean that when you don’t want to have a conversation about the project, but you do, the outcomes become clearer. That’s change.
Perhaps when you want to speak out, strike out, or quit, but you don’t, the collaboration becomes easier and the work of the few is more powerful than the work of the one.
All of this is change, it’s showing you the value of discipline. It means you’re taking a different approach. It means that you’re putting in the emotional labor to get the results. Could it be that the bottom line will also improve?
Discipline Leads
The power of discipline is often underestimated. Discipline transforms from the power of the push, to the power of the pull. It makes the work a compelling argument, not one to be avoided. No more push, all pull.
Discipline and commitment are attractive. Attraction breeds more community and engagement. In a connection economy you couldn’t ask for more.
When was the last time you were tested for discipline? When were your buttons pushed? What about your energy, do you have the emotional stamina to work beyond adversity? Will you feel the pull?
The next time you absolutely don’t want to do something think about what will change. If it will create a positive impact find the discipline and you’ll see the change.
You’ll pull through.
-DEG
Dennis E. Gilbert is a business consultant, speaker (CSPTM), and corporate trainer. He is a five-time author and the founder of Appreciative Strategies, LLC. His business focuses on positive human performance improvement solutions through Appreciative Strategies®. Reach him through his website at Dennis-Gilbert.com or by calling +1 646.546.5553.