The elegant secret to self-discipline

Instead, “disciplined” people are better at structuring their lives in a way that does not require heroic willpower and self-control. In other words, they spend less time in tempting situations.5

What feels more challenging for me right now: committing to structure or letting go of control? What might that reveal about the type of discipline I need?

The best way to help yourself control your impulses is by having clearly defined goals and a vision of what you want your future to look like. When you experience an overwhelming desire to do something that could be detrimental to your plan, you can look at it through the filter of whether it’s moving you toward your goals or away from them. This t