文档介绍：CHAPTER FOUR
Maximize
Self-Discipline
Self-discipline isn’t about self-denial or self-restrictions. In the context of ess it
means self-determination. It is perseverance in action. Self-discipline is the very basis of
ess because it is how you direct your time, energy and resources to manifest your
desires. Self-discipline is the one mon to all self-made, essful people. In a
nutshell, self-discipline simply means that you do what you need to do, and you stop
doing what doesn’t work.
1. Examine your behavior and personality;
what changes need to be made?
You have the power and ability to change your personality. Decide what needs to be
changed. Then decide if you are really willing to change. Are you willing to take
responsibility for your behavior? Is your behavior causing you problems? An immediate
change in behavior will quickly lead to a change in attitude, which can lead to fulfilling
your needs—and further improved behavior. You don’t have to change how you feel
about something to affect it, if you are willing to change what you are doing.
Your personality is the sum total of all your past programming. It amounts to your
traits, viewpoints and habits and the interaction of those three factors. They are
acquired, not inherited, thus they are alterable. They can be changed if you want to
change them. Your habits, traits, and vie