The Science of Self-Discipline: The Willpower, Mental Toughness, and Self-Control to Resist Temptation and Achieve Your Goals (Live a Disciplined Life Book 1)

The more you activate these pathways by practicing self-discipline, the easier it will be for you to have self-control in the future because your brain has been primed to use that linkage in day-to-day scenarios.

the more you practice being disciplined, the better you become at it.

We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.”

strong case for meditation being a useful tool for “strengthening” the areas of the brain that are responsible

meditation was shown to impact the amygdala, which is generally responsible for the primal emotions, instincts, and drives that keep us alive.

working memory, impulse control, and cognitive flexibility and adaptability.

You shouldn’t feel discouraged if you struggle with self-control and discipline in your adulthood.

for executive functions, and thus for improving self-discipline.

three executive functions