582: The Shortcut to Becoming Self-Disciplined
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod
Release Date: 04/16/2025
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod
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info_outlineHave you ever struggled to follow through with your goals? Maybe you’ve labeled yourself as lazy, inconsistent, or just not disciplined enough. I get it—because that used to be me. In this episode, I’m diving into what I believe is the ultimate superpower for achieving anything you want in life: self-discipline.
I’m sharing my journey from being an utterly undisciplined teenager to becoming one of the top performers at Cutco. Whether you’ve never considered yourself a disciplined person or you’re already a high achiever looking to maximize your full potential, this episode will give you a step-by-step approach to developing the discipline you need to achieve your biggest goals.
You’ll learn the four key components of self-discipline, the difference between being motivated and truly committed, and why your identity plays a critical role in your consistency.
P.S. I’m sharing My Daily Self-Discipline Affirmations to help you build this superpower and make it a part of who you are, starting today.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- What motivates some people might not motivate others
- The 4 components of self-discipline (and the right order to apply them)
- The difference between being discipline-dependent and self-disciplined
- How your identity shapes your habits and outcomes
- A 30-day challenge to transform your self-discipline, starting today
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