“Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability” R. L. Smith
After almost 3 years I have once again become a ‘runner’ and knowing just how difficult my return would be I decided to do what I have never done before - I bought a book on the subject. The book prescribes three things (i) using a heart rate monitor, (ii) running at certain thresholds and (iii) lots of discipline. Discipline to run at what embarrassingly feels like a snail’s pace on some days and yet on others such a hard and fast pace that I wish I’d never taken up running in the first place!
And 3 weeks on? The results are incredible! My running has improved significantly, I can’t wait to get out and I feel so incredibly focussed. In short the talent history tells me I have is manifesting into real ability - the stuff you can measure on a stopwatch and all down to that one simple word: discipline. The discipline to honour my commitments, discipline to overcome embarrassment and not be judged and discipline to endure moments of pain and hardship.
And 3 weeks on? The results are incredible! My running has improved significantly, I can’t wait to get out and I feel so incredibly focussed. In short the talent history tells me I have is manifesting into real ability - the stuff you can measure on a stopwatch and all down to that one simple word: discipline. The discipline to honour my commitments, discipline to overcome embarrassment and not be judged and discipline to endure moments of pain and hardship.
So whether you’re a runner, manager or leader release your ability through the gift of discipline and watch your success grow.
