 Running in the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon What does discipline mean to me? I am reflecting on this question at the behest of Dr. Kate, the slow productivity advocate and coach. I am dedicating time and attention to this question because it is a valuable means to organize my thoughts regarding a range of topics that can be productively addressed by doing so.
First, it is worthwhile to propose a definition of discipline. I define discipline as “a set of standards for which to do a particular thing.” Some associate discipline with onerous and restrictive rules intended to enforce conformity. This conception of discipline maintains a negative connotation among more free-spirited people. However, I contend that discipline in service of just or noble ends is no vice. One can significantly enhance their abilities to achieve some desired end through discipline and adherence to a specific practice. In fact, without discipline, the concept of consistency implied in the invocation, one will be hard-pressed to realize their desired ends.
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