Here’s Why Discipline Is The Enemy

“The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom…You never know what is enough until you know what is more than enough.”

― William Blake

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“Discipline is the enemy?!”

“What are you talking about, Zaid?”

Self-control is a valuable skill to learn in the 21st century, especially considering that you live in a hedonistic society.

But what people don’t tell you is that there is an ugly side to discipline.

Allow me to explain..

Here’s An Important Distinction To Understand

There are two types of discipline:

One stems from love, while the other stems from fear.

I made this distinction only after I had enough experience with the subject of self-control, and it has helped immensely.

For months, I would practice discipline, yet find myself taking two steps forward and three steps back. It was fucking frustrating because I knew that my actions were sabotaging my work and aspirations.

One moment changed everything, though…