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Words of Wisdom 116: On Commitments and Discipline.

The 116th episode of the Words of Wisdom series focuses on the role of commitments and discipline in personal development. It emphasizes that the quality of life is determined by the depth of one's commitments and discipline, with disciplineship and deep prayers being tools for sharpening oneself for their purpose. The episode highlights quotes from Aristotle and Steven Pressfield on virtue and professionalism, encouraging listeners to constantly strive towards desirable habits. It concludes with some introspection, asking listeners about their habits and areas they need to grow in, and how they can consistently practice improvement in these areas.

00:00 Introduction to Commitments and Discipline

00:06 The Power of Commitment and Discipline

00:37 Inspirational Quotes on Virtue and Discipline

01:36 The Role of Habits in Professionalism

02:00 Self-Reflection Questions on Discipline and Growth

02:26 Closing Thoughts on Goals and Daily Practices

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Ryan Holiday, ​Discipline is Destiny​

Steven Pressfield, ​Turning Pro​

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Words of Wisdom one 16 on commitments and discipline.

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The quality of your life is determined

by the depth of your commitments.

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The steeper the path, the more

you are transformed by walking it.

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A dull sword can't cut, Your

commitment to discipline, discipleship,

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and deep prayer opens you to be

sharpened and then used by the Lord.

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Great ambition requires

greater discipline.

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If you desire influence, walk

the narrow road with enthusiasm.

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Quotes.

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Aristotle described virtue as

a kind of craft, something to

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pursue just as one pursues the

mastery of any profession or skill.

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"We become builders by building

and we become harpists by

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playing the harp" he wrote.

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"Similarly, then we become just

by doing just actions temperate

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by doing temperate actions.

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Brave by doing brave actions".

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Virtue is something we do.

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It's something we choose...

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it's a daily challenge.

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One we face, not once, but

constantly, repeatedly.

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Will we be selfish or selfless?

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Brave or afraid, strong

or weak, wise or stupid?

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Will we cultivate a

good habit or a bad one?

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Courage or cowardice, the bliss

of ignorance or the challenge of

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a new idea, stay the same or grow?

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The easy way or the right way?"

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By Ryan Holiday.

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In his book, discipline is Destiny.

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" The difference between an amateur and

a professional is in their habits.

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An amateur has amateur habits.

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A professional has professional habits."

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By Steven Pressfield in

his book Turning Pro.

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Questions, do your habits

match your ambition?

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Which area do you need

to grow the most in?

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Discipline, discipleship, or deep prayer.

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What's one small thing you can

consistently practice in this area?

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Use these questions as a guide to

journal and to pray this week, Endnote.

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More than setting goals.

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Focus on who you want to become and then

develop the small daily practices that

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will put you on the path to get there.

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Live wisely.

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Josh.