Discipline Is Destiny

Name: Discipline Is Destiny
Author: Ryan Holiday
ISBN: 9780593191699

The Power of Self-Control

Written byRyan Holiday

The second book in Holiday's series on the Stoic virtues, about temperance, or self-control. Through stories of people like Lou Gehrig, Toni Morrison and Marcus Aurelius, he shows how discipline makes everything else possible.

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Published2022
GenreSelf-improvement
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01Self-control is freedom
Being in charge of your impulses frees you from being pushed around by them.
02Discipline the body
Daily routines, exercise and sleep build the base for everything else.
03Master your mind
Control your temper, thoughts and desires, not just your actions.
04Be strict with yourself, kind to others
Hold yourself to a high standard while staying gentle with people around you.
05Moderation is strength
Knowing when to hold back is as important as knowing when to push.
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