{"id":1044,"date":"2011-06-29T00:00:08","date_gmt":"2011-06-29T04:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/haveamagnificentday\/?p=1044"},"modified":"2011-07-01T10:46:45","modified_gmt":"2011-07-01T14:46:45","slug":"life-is-very-tricky-master-it-with-self-discipline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2011\/06\/life-is-very-tricky-master-it-with-self-discipline.html","title":{"rendered":"Life Is Very Tricky…Master It with Self-Discipline"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a>
Raccoon Dilemma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
“Life is very tricky and we must deal with it as it is.
\nIf we do not first master it ourselves we cannot help anyone else.”<\/p>\n

<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Paramahansa Yogananda
\n<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/span>\u00a0
\n<\/em><\/span>“If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self.”<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/em>Napoleon Hill<\/span><\/p>\n


\n“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/em><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Jim Rohn<\/span><\/div>\n
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\n<\/span>We all must learn the proper principles of life and with that comes self-discipline and self-mastery.<\/span>
\nTo achieve anything in life requires discipline, focus, commitment and action. <\/span><\/div>\n

Discipline builds confidence, strength and excellence.
\nDiscipline gives you the ability to achieve your goals and desires in all areas of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most importantly, in life it is the person you become that matters more than the material possessions you acquire or the things that you do.\u00a0 People will ultimately remember most how you made them feel.\u00a0 To become a person of integrity, of true character with kindness, compassion and service takes self-discipline.\u00a0 Your character is developed over time by the situations you face in life and the choices you make.<\/span><\/p>\n

Living with the highest of integrity and principles requires discipline to make the appropriate choices, especially when faced with the many temptations that life presents you – as they say, taking the high road instead of the easy way out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your self-discipline will guide you to develop good values and strong, positive belief systems.\u00a0
\nDiscipline, persistence and a positive attitude will empower you to achieve your dreams and desires and overcome any obstacle and transcend any limitation.<\/span><\/p>\n

On this path you will actualize your true potential and create success .
\nIn the process you will\u00a0be a role model for others, for the best way to teach others is by example.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have a Magnificent Day & Be a Smile Millionaire!<\/span><\/p>\n

smiles,
\n\ud83d\ude42 Lee
\nThe Mega Coach<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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