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The Most Counterintuitive Way to Take More Risks

1 Cup Quinoa
1/2 Cup Chopped Organic Green Bell Peppers
1/2 Cup Chopped Organic Mushrooms
1/2 Cup Protein (Lean Turkey/Lean Chicken/Grilled Fish)
1/2 Cup Organic Black Beans
1 Dash of Hot Sauce

This is lunch, every day of the working week. A few office mates think I have screws loose for being so plain. From their perspective my Spartan diet brings unnecessary regimen into a creative space. A space in which we are paid to be innovative.

They’re only half right. Regimen, yes. Unnecessary, not so much.

5 Ways To Practice Being More Self-Disciplined

Self-discipline is a muscle. The more you use it, the more stronger it gets.

Show me a top performer and I’ll show you someone with a deep level of discipline. Think about all the anecdotes you hear about Kobe Bryant shooting hoops till 4 am: discipline. Or the commitment it takes for Seth Godin to write a blog post every single day for 10 years: discipline. Thomas Edison came back to the same idea 10,000 different times before of the sustainable light bulb worked: discipline.

These top performers are no different than you and I. They have figured out what they can be the best in the world at, and they’ve become infinitely self-disciplined in their fields. You and I will probably never play in the NBA, not my point. My point is that each of us can hack the potential that these masters have unlocked in our respective fields if we’re willing to go to work and get better each day.

Creating disciplined habits helps you stay rooted in positive routines. It’s no secret that positive routines lead to success. So without further ado, here are 5 ways to practice being more self-disciplined.

1.) Get Physical

Find something physical in which to get involved. Your body doesn’t always talk back, it’s your mind that requires the convincing. Starting with physical activities will help you learn to push through pain instead of giving up at the first sign of discomfort. Learn to tell your body to push harder and your mind will soon follow.