Self-Discipline Is The Most Important Thing For Success

. Self-discipline is being punctual and responsible
· Self-discipline is self-control and self-restraint
· Self-discipline is self-reliance and independence

First it is important to set goals. Then applying all the above characteristics of self–discipline, the goals can be achieved.

History has ample examples of people who have achieved great goals through self discipline. The greatest among them is our own - Mahatma Gandhi.

All the characteristics of self-discipline are evident and demonstrated in various successful movements during Indian Freedom Struggle. Gandhiji’s goal was “Freedom to India and Indians”. The ways he selected were “Satyagraha” and “Non Violence” which were Unique and Legendary. He has preached and followed all the above characteristics of self-discipline in going thru the path of achieving his goal.

Gandhiji in one of his books wrote about punctuality. For one of the meeting Gandhiji was present 5 minutes before 9 AM in the hall. No one was there. However exactly at 9 AM the hall was full. Being very inspired by this he made punctuality a very integral part of his life.

Self control is the driving force of “Satyagraha” and self-restraint is the key of “Non Violence”. The characteristics of self-reliance and independence are the center points of “Swadeshi Movement”.

“Freedom” is the result of applying the various characteristics of self-discipline during various events of freedom struggle by the vast majority of the people. A person can never learn self-discipline by force. He can only learn it by believing in it, practicing and experiencing it.

Hence the statement “Self Discipline is the most important ingredient to success” is very true and is the single most important thing in achieving success.