Wisdom from Bob Urichuck

Discipline is defined as a commitment to the most important person in the world. It means doing what you have to do, even when you don’t want to do it.

Any behaviour that gets recognized and/or rewarded gets repeated. To be disciplined for life requires that you recognize and reward yourself accordingly.

So let’s start with the first question: who is the most important person in the world? While you are at it, who is your greatest enemy?

It is fair to say that you came into this world as a miracle. Then what happened?

You got exposed to the outside world – family, religion, education, friends, politics, etc., and you internalized these messages. You have created who you are by what you allowed in. Is it fair to say you have created your own fears, barriers, limitations, and beliefs primarily because you have lived your life from the outside-in? Is it fair to say you are who you are because of you?

Yes, you are the most important person in the world, and at the same time your own worst enemy.

Maybe it is time to take a good look at your beliefs about you. As an adult, you should be able to distinguish between fact and fiction – what is real about you and what is not. Maybe it is time to turn things around, to believe in yourself, to take control of your life and start living your life from the inside-out….Continue reading at InspireMeToday.com.

Bob is a sales, team skills, and motivation expert, a professional speaker, and the bestselling author of Online for Life and Up Your Bottom Line.

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Nils Anders L.

12:04AM PDT on Apr 9, 2013

April 9
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Kay M.

8:15AM PST on Feb 17, 2013

thx.

February 17
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Harley W.

7:38AM PST on Feb 17, 2013

Dear Judi

Yes we will get rewards from JESUS. But we can also give ourselves rewards. While I do not agree with all the points Bob Urichuck makes he does have good points. Which we all need to listen to. Self Discipline is one of the most important parts of doing the right things because they are the right actions to do. As a Disciple of JESUS I discipline myself according to the laws and Principals of Love of GOD and love of others. Which includes following the Ten commandments. But I must also get up on time go to work as well as be kind to all those around me while doing my best to make sure that I help this world be a livable place. Too many in this world have no discipline and care only about themselves.

Ala M.

3:47AM PST on Feb 17, 2013

Thank you for this inspirational article. We do need to take care of ourselves especially when we are alone. Disciple plays a major role in our lives.

Dave C.

6:20PM PST on Feb 16, 2013

interesting, thanks.

February 16
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Judy S.

5:13PM PST on Feb 16, 2013

You don't reward yourself you get reward from Jesus!!!

Psa 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Pro 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Pro 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Birgit W.

4:11PM PST on Feb 16, 2013

Noted

Anne M.

12:08PM PST on Feb 16, 2013

DISCIPLINE IS A GREAT THING TO HAVE... I USED TO HAVE A LOT OF IT WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, BUT WITH AGE, IT SEEMS TO ELUDE ME... LOVE THIS ARTICLE, HE'S SPOT ON !!