Hey #JustWrite and hello March!! Discipline. Discipline. Discipline. To some people, this word brings a sense of anxiety while to others, the word discipline provides a sense of momentum and drive. When I look at the word "discipline", I also see the word "disciple". One definition for discipline is, "the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience." Another definition is, "a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education." The word "disciple" means, "a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher." We know this from the Twelve Apostles who followed Christ. To be disciplined in something means to exercise self-control in the effort to be properly trained or skilled in something. To be discipled means a person commits to taking up his or her cross and following Christ to the very end. From a practical perspective, being discipled also means committing to following the teachings of a respective person or leader and putting those teachings to use in one's personal and professional life. The topic of focus and discipline as it relates to writing is discussed more here.
This month's book club read is The Science of Self-Discipline by Peter Hollins. This book takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery and a path to never give up. The focus of this read is to explore those things that take us away from having self-discipline: procrastination, excuses, temptations, and laziness. The author provides insight from his background and studies in psychology and peak human performance. The ultimate goal is to learn the tools needed to fully execute, produce, focus, and achieve levels of self-discipline. Join us on Tuesday, March 29th at 6pm and get ready to learn what motivates us, what drains us, and emotionally moves us as we dissect what it means to have self-discipline. This is the 'write' time to seek to understand so we can achieve our goals.
In His service,
Lequvia Ousley
