#AskPeshev 96: Developing Discipline

#AskPeshev 96: Developing Discipline

June 09, 2021

“Anything related to your core values and goals can be the intrinsic motivation you need to develop the right type of discipline.”

— Mario Peshev

Sometimes, simply having motivation is not enough to achieve your goals and aspirations in life. When the “growing” gets tough, your motivation may not be enough to keep you going. This is where the value of discipline becomes clear and undeniable.  If you have the discipline, not just the inspiration, to go further, then you will definitely go further, and even farther in life.  Now, think about discipline in the context of team management. That’s what I also want to talk about in this newsletter—developing discipline personally and professionally. Go over this week’s content and let me know if anything strikes a chord with you.  And just in case you didn’t know, you can book a business advisory call with me via Growth Shuttle 🚀  Let’s get in touch soon!  Mario

This is the guide to developing discipline, including both the essentials and the tactics to make it a habit either personally or professionally. So, why is discipline important?

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