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Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.

Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How many times have you become frustrated because you caught yourself doing something, even though you knew … Continue reading

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I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well.

I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well. – Johann Sebastian Bach What does that mean? This quote says it all. If you wish to be successful, you need to be industrious. Being industrious means … Continue reading

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Reliable and genuine discipline comes not from repression, but from an understanding of all the whys and wherefores of our actions.

Reliable and genuine discipline comes not from repression, but from an understanding of all the whys and wherefores of our actions. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it seems that he is saying that the path of repressing an … Continue reading

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Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and importance, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction. – Margaret Thatcher What does that mean? To my ears, there is an “of” missing before “importance,” so … Continue reading

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