27 May Discipline Is Not To Be Underestimated
On a recent Memorial Day weekend tour of New York City’s financial district, I was reminded of one of America’s early mantras: America, the land of opportunity.
The conviction that hard work can lead to upward social mobility is deeply ingrained in the fabric of American culture. While this pursuit is not easy, it remains a cornerstone of our national identity. Although there are no guarantees that effort will yield success, in America, hard work and a good attitude will often open doors to new possibilities.
The New York Stock Exchange, a pillar of financial ambition, traces its origins back to 1792, symbolic of the early spirit of American enterprise. Our public stock exchange is available to Americans, with nearly 60% of our adult population owning some form or portion of American enterprise in the form of stock. Discipline is often one of the key characteristics of successful ownership. Intelligence matters, but most professionals will agree that long-term success is a result of discipline. This is also true in sports.
Recently, our team engaged in a debate about what is more essential for success: discipline or motivation. The players shared various insightful perspectives. Motivation and discipline are vital ingredients for achieving success in your chosen competitive arena. Still, discipline is what often sets our great athletes apart from ordinary, good athletes.
It is worth challenging ourselves to consider the areas of our lives where we can become more disciplined and teach our children the importance of working hard, even if Hard Comes First.