I recently found myself giving advice to an aspiring writer. It’s an opportunity that I look forward to, most of the time. I’ve had the privilege of learning most of my craft on my own, by trial and error, with little assistance from mentors, professors, or colleagues. I say ‘privilege’ because the road has been … More Without Discipline…?
In life there are 2 kinds of pain—the pain of discipline, and the pain of regret. The pain of discipline weighs ounces, but the pain of regret weighs tons. Jim Rohn
Years ago, I watched a television interview with the late, legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti. The interviewer asked him about the discipline involved in being a great opera singer. Was it overwhelming? Too much for mere mortals? He paused and thought for a very long moment (probably gathering his English in the same way I often … More The Difference Between Discipline and Devotion
If there are two characteristics that would be near the top of any list describing the Old Money culture, the would be structure and discipline. When Old Money works, it works. When it plays, it plays. Old Money does what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, whether it’s a pleasant task … More Structure and Discipline