The Art of Self Discipline - The Potential Podcast

The Potential Podcast

Our topic is Self-Discipline, and our guest is Lindsey Attaway. Although we may see Lindseyas person who embodies this ideal, she believes it is a skill she is “consistently striving for” as it is a never-ending pursuit.

Thank you, Lindsey, for sharing so much of yourself with us. Your humility and self-awareness are some of the many ways you demonstrate your commitment to personal development.

For those who are hungry to learn about this topic, here are a couple of resources.

https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/what-self-discipline (6-min read)

https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/self-discipline.html (8 to 10 min read)

Dive deeper into the science of self-discipline with Chris Williamson and Andrew Huberman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OHYynw7Yh4

What motivates a person to make changes in their lives through self-discipline? In Lindsey’s case, a life experience left her feeling a way she didn’t like so she started searching for an outlet and found exercise and strength training.

I am a big supporter of physical fitness for many reasons. To stay focused on this topic, leaning into workouts that are uncomfortable and grow our bodies impact all aspects of our being. See this article on the impact exercise has on mental health. (4-minute read)

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/well/mind/exercise-mental-health-cognition.html

Lindsey self-development story includes bouts with failure. In her view, failure is an opportunity to learn and adapt. As she shares some of hers, we can see how positive it is when we embrace it and learn from it.

Failure is Necessary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHIsMGDaeFw

As an intentional strategy, Lindsey makes decisions in advance as to what habits she wants to engage in and then prepares in advance to set herself up for success limiting opportunities for her mind and emotions to get in the way of engaging in the healthy habits she has in mind. New habits become second nature as we practice them setting us up for “Habit Stacking” which James Clear speaks to in his book, Atomic Habits.

How to get 1% better - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_nzqnXWvSo

Lindsey says you can find your motivation to do the things you want to do ultimately by knowing your why! What is your greater purpose. Who are the people you care about you will be able to serve better? How will growing your confidence and impact affect those around you?

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain

Connect with Lindsey

- https://www.instagram.com/lindssea/

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyattaway/

Additional Resources

- https://www.wisdomonline.org/blog/self-control/

- https://andyfrisella.com/

- https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/how-this-entrepreneur-overcame-anxiety-attacks-and-turned/322617

Connect with True North Development

- https://www.truenorthdevelopment.co/