The paradoxical truth is that discipline and hard work buy your freedom.
People who don’t work hard or constantly give in to their lower impulses have limited options and have to accept what they get.
I work hard, so I don’t have to work hard.
I discipline myself so someone else doesn’t have to.
I hold myself to a higher standard so someone else doesn’t have to impose their higher standards on me.
How about you?
Good morning Lsrry. I’ve been reading your daily blogs now for quite some time. I always enjoy them and they inspire me with good short nuggets of wisdom and thought provoking. Thsnk you for your contribution to the contractor world.
I feel the same way, it makes me feel less if I have anyone impose discipline on me. I feel like I’m the hardest on me, I couldn’t imagine anyone being harder on me than I am on myself. I work extremely hard, doesn’t mean I don’t let myself or fail from time to time. I learn and I don’t ever make the same mistake twice!
This was excellent, especially in todays day and age. All about self-motivation. I appreciate the reminder! Thank you!
Former Navy seal Jocko Willink has several books on this topic. Recommend checking him out!
Thank you for your daily inspirations.They are spot on most days ..
Hello Larry, I just want to say that your daily thoughts and wisdom shared is so highly appreciated! If you ever have a day were you wonder if what you do here has any impact, stop and shake yourself. YES it does and YES you do!
Keep creating, being disciplined and digging for gold every day. You’re doing it for something far greater than yourself.
Thank you sir!
Be well.
-DH
Then you are grateful for me.
Work for myself and my family and always do what it takes to succeed
It seems that everyone wants freedom (No one telling them what they can or cannot do) and they rebel, if not outwardly, then inwardly at authority (Discipline). Maybe Trust is one of the Keys to Freedom? The question is do I Trust this will make things better and am I willing to Obey (Ancient word that isn’t politically correct)?
When you are going really fast, you either look at the work right in front of you and power through. Or like when speeding down the road you lift your vision to see way out in front and wide from side to side. I do my best to take time to reflect daily to balance the dichotomy. This is what working hard to avoid working hard means to me. Beautiful wording! keep up the good work
I gladly worked 80 hours per week when I first started my company (and for too long after) so I didn’t have to work 40 hours for someone else 🙂
Thank you Larry for also teaching me about the value of balance and not overloading myself and trying to do it all. As a company we are more productive but as an individual I am more free to think and strategize and focus on high value activities.
This is great advice! It’s exactly how I have become!
I’ve been struggling with that. Pretty tough but constantly trying. Thanks for the perspective.
Spot on Larry……….
I hope you are well.
I agree with you. I guess my competitive natures is that I want to deliver more than what is expected. Now if I could just be perfect and not make mistakes. Working harder and smarter and hiring others that have the same mindset, makes it better for everyone.
Yes! I agree. Easy days – hard year. Hard days – easy year. Thank you for leading by example.
Hi Larry – My husband and I work on our community newsletter from home so I think we are pretty self-disciplined! Thanks for your daily inspiration.
Wow this was Something i felt i needed to hear today! thank you!