Let's talk discipline!

When someone tells you to do something regularly and on time, it sounds boring, until you learn the hard way that they were right. :)

I am writing another essay for my newsletter after eight months, so who am I to talk about discipline? Honestly, I am still learning it the hard way. But since it’s a common struggle for all of us, it’s worth mentioning. 😄

A few years ago, in my early 20s, my parents would tell me the importance of sleeping on time, waking up early, and maintaining a proper sleep schedule. When I started my founder journey, all my mentors told me to document my thoughts, plans, and ideas.

But, thanks to my overconfidence, I thought I didn’t need to do any of that. I believed I could pull all-nighters, remember everything, and take things as they came, no planning needed.

Not-so-spoiler alert: I was wrong. No one can do that.

Somehow, early in life, we find it cool to live without discipline. After years of structured education, that newfound freedom feels great. So, when someone suggests maintaining discipline, it feels unnecessary, even restrictive.

Recently, I started following a routine and sticking to it. And guess what? It’s addictive! You begin to love your discipline so much that breaking it feels annoying.

But what happens when you’re disciplined? Things start falling into place.

A proper schedule improves your health. Planned tasks reduce surprises and last-minute stress. Fewer surprises mean fewer decisions to make, means you can focus your energy on what truly matters. We underestimate the cognitive load that comes with poor/no planning.

I’m a big believer in consistency—there’s nothing in the world you can’t achieve with it. And to stay consistent, you need discipline.

When I set a goal to read and write more this year, it was tough at first because I wasn’t disciplined enough to make time for it. But after a month of consistent effort, I finished reading a book, wrote my third long article, and even lined up four new topics to write about!

So, why am I telling you all this?

I don’t want to sound like I’m giving unsolicited advice (sorry if it feels that way!), and I’m definitely not here to lecture you. But I genuinely believe that sometimes, just reading about something can spark a shift in perspective.

So, if someone around you talks about building better habits, maintaining discipline, or even fixing your sleep schedule—maybe give it a thought. Most likely, they are speaking from experience, just like my parents and mentors once did. And now, I’m passing it on to you.

So maybe, it’s time to think in depth, what’s that one thing you need to fix with discipline?