Self Discipline

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Holiday: Externally imposed discipline is not a true virtue
“So the discipline of an army sergeant is obviously important, but I don't think that's a virtue because it's being imposed on you.”
Ryan Holiday Nov 26, 2024 ▶ 56:20 Ryan Holiday: How to Win the War with Yourself
Holiday: Self-discipline is defined by self-chosen standards, not legal limits
“Self-discipline is the standard to which you hold yourself. That, to me, that's what moderation is, like, not what you can do, but what you allow yourself to do. Not what's legal, but what you choose.”
Ryan Holiday Jan 11, 2022 ▶ 1:07:02 #128 Ryan Holiday: A Stoic Life
Latimore: Relying on feelings causes people to quit hard, worthwhile work
“If you wait till you feel like doing something, you'll never do it, and furthermore, if you give in to your feelings about a thing, you will give up on many things, because anything worth having requires hard work, and hard work, by definition, is not pleasant…”
Ed Latimore Aug 9, 2017 ▶ 12:21 #21 Ed Latimore: The Warrior Poet
Naval: Strict self-discipline and absolute rules make you less free and happy
“I don't believe in the words like never and always. Because I think that's a way of limiting yourself and self-discipline yourself makes you less free and less happy at some level.”
Naval Ravikant Apr 11, 2017 ▶ 25:55 #18 Naval Ravikant: The Angel Philosopher

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