In ‘Discipline is Destiny’, Ryan Holiday, author of the bestselling books ‘The Ego is Your Enemy’ and ‘Stoic Diary’, argues that self-discipline is the key to achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life
The word “discipline” can have many meanings and meanings. It may be linked to the rigidity of customs or limited obedience to orders. But it can also be an essential quality for success and personal fulfillment – and one of the virtues of stoicism along with courage, justice and wisdom. This is what you bet on Ryan Holidays in your book Discipline is destiny: the power of self-control.
In the work, Holiday warns that we live in an age full of distractions and temptations and that, in this world saturated with opportunities and instant pleasures, the real challenge is maintaining control over our impulses and desires.
For him, discipline is the bridge between objectives and results. With accessible language and practical examples, Holiday invites the reader to understand how self-discipline is fundamental to shaping one’s destiny and achieving one’s goals.
How to cultivate discipline
To help readers develop self-discipline, Ryan Holiday offers several practical tips. Below are some of them:
- Cultivate habits and routines: Creating daily habits is essential. Vacations highlight that routine is the foundation of discipline. By creating consistent habits, the person becomes more efficient, helping them on the path to success
- The most important thing is the most important thing: To be disciplined, it is important to minimize distractions that can distract from concentration. Saying no to distractions and opportunities that don’t align with your goals is essential to achieving success. Identifying what really matters helps to have clarity in decision making and avoid unproductivity.
- Clean your desk: Ryan Holiday uses the example of Robert Moses, who transformed New York between 1924 and 1968. He believed that keeping a clean desk was essential to his efficiency. Holiday says clutter, whether physical or digital, can cause stress and distractions, compromising your ability to concentrate. The author suggests that by establishing organizational systems, we are able to unleash our creativity and focus on our tasks, highlighting that external order leads to internal calm.
- Maintain a growth mindset: Adopting a mindset that values learning and continuous evolution can strengthen discipline. Holiday emphasizes that it is essential to be open to change and learn from mistakes.
- Moderate your ambitions: The author argues that although ambition is a motivating force, without control it can turn into a burden that harms not only ourselves but also others around us. For him, true happiness lies not in external achievements, but in simplicity and the search for a greater purpose in life.
Adopting the philosophy of self-discipline, Ryan Holiday argues, can be a transformative step for those seeking not only to achieve their goals, but also to live more fully and authentically. According to him, destiny is not a question of luck, but of discipline. By integrating these principles into your daily life, you can discover new ways to achieve success and personal fulfillment.
Discipline is destiny: the power of self-control
- Author: Ryan Holiday
- Translation: Cassia Zanon
- Publisher: Intrínseca (272 pages; R$39.90)
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
