For how abundantly incredible the human brain is, you would be forgiven for thinking it’s working against us at almost every given moment. As they say, the biggest obstacle to becoming successful in life is yourself. No matter how many great opportunities or lucky breaks we are graced with, it’s extremely difficult to make something of them unless we have the right mindset … [Read more...] about The Key To Conquering Your Mindset According to Russ Ruffino
Self Discipline
How to Maintain Your Self-Discipline Habits
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, once said that “with self-discipline most anything is possible.” While many of us realize that it takes a lot of control over our own actions to get where it is we want to go in life, that doesn’t mean that it’s always easy for us to maintain our positive self-discipline habits long enough to see any real … [Read more...] about How to Maintain Your Self-Discipline Habits
You Don’t Need More Time, You Need More Discipline
I found myself saying "I just need more time" a lot recently. Since I've been stationed in Italy, I've been busy. Busier than I've ever been. And then, all of the sudden, I had time. I had about a month. I knew it was coming and I was looking forward to everything I would get done. All of the articles I would write, the progress I would make on my book... all of the … [Read more...] about You Don’t Need More Time, You Need More Discipline
4 Steps to Creating Discipline (A Complete Guide)
The following is an excerpt from the 2nd chapter of the new book I'm writing. I'd love to know what you think. Strengthening your discipline muscle really can be compared to any other muscle. You’ve got to work it out. And the first step is to find an area of your life that needs it the most. Step 1: Find a Discipline Catalyst This is your discipline focus … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to Creating Discipline (A Complete Guide)
A Guide to Developing the Self-Discipline Habit
One of the most important life skills to develop, for those just starting out in life (and everyone else!), is the skill of self-discipline. It’s like a superpower: when I developed some self-discipline, I started exercising and eating healthier and meditating and writing more, I quit smoking and ran marathons, I started a blog and wrote books, I read more and work earlier, … [Read more...] about A Guide to Developing the Self-Discipline Habit