Harry Truman, the 33rd President of the United States in his biographies of great men said, " the first victory greatmen had, was the victory over themselves". Self discipline is a serious challenge to mankind because we are naturally lazy, greedy, ambitious, selfish, ignorant and vain. This is the most difficult battles we may ever face in our lives: the battle to take control of our selves.
This battle is an internal one, that is why Pastor Sam Adeyemi said, "the journey from rags to riches is an internal trip". Self discipline is the ability to do things that you don't like to do when you should do them and how you should do them, so you can get what you want.
The Greek meaning of self discipline is "to grip" or "take hold of". self discipline is the ability to have a grip on those areas of your life which would bring you success. Over the years i have watched top students in schools and i realized they had a good measure of discipline in the following areas.
1. Pleasure; they don't eat, play much, they don't engage in drugs (alcohol and cigarette), and the don't keep meaning less relationships.
2. Concentration; they keep their concentration in class no matter the distraction, they have time to study
3. Habits; they don't engage in habits such as film/music video watching, video games, fighting, gossiping etc
4. Spiritual; they usually have reverence for God.
Dear students as you get set to resume another academic session, ensure that you are equipped with this virtue called self discipline. Succumb to the principle of "pay now and play later". Self discipline is a never ending battle we have to fight. Start winning yours now. I believe the race to get to heaven is a race of self discipline!
Success is yours, go get yours.
In the next few days, students will be returning back to school for a new academic session. I believe you are moving to the next class, and if not, it is not time withdraw into your shell, it is time to re-strategize and take full advantage of your situation.
Now that you are resuming, do you have goals for the new term and academic session? If you don't have, don't just sit there, take a few minutes, find a quiet place and ask yourself these questions.
1. Why am I going to school?
2. What do I want to achieve after school?
3. At the end of the session, do i want to be among the stars or among the fans who clap for the stars?
4. How do i want my parents and teachers to feel at the end of the session?
5. How do I concentrate more on my studies?
It is very important you take time to answer these questions sincerely. One of the greatest attributes of a young person is the ability to speak honestly to himself.
Setting goals for the new academic year is the surest way of becoming a star this session. Remember always that " the whole world (even those tough and boring subjects) steps aside for the student who knows where he is going".
Success is yours, go get yours.
John Maxwell said, "Success is not the wealth of Bill Gates
it is not the business acumen of Donald Trump
it is not the athletic ability of Michael Johnson
nor is it the physique of Arnold Schwarzeneger "
Many people see success as the attainment of a goal or desire. most times it is seen as the ability to have millions in your bank account, to buy the latest cars, houses and fly all around the world. talk to teenagers and you will discover what I am talking about. Every body is running after money, they want to be politicians, hip hop artists and so on. There is nothing wrong in desiring wealth, but it is better to desire success
What Then Is Success
- Success begins when you know where you are going, why you are doing what you are doing. This means knowing the purpose or vision for your life.
- Success is set in motion when you know how to get there. There is/ are routes you must follow in order to achieve that purpose or vision for your life
- Success accelerates when you begin to make the right moves in the right direction in achieving the purpose for your life
Success is living your life and living your life is success, may you live all the days of your life!
