To Be [Disciplined] Or Not To Be [Disciplined], That Is The Question Say the word "discipline" out loud and most of us feel our shoulders tense a little. Sometimes it can feel like a strict rule, a punishment, or a rigid schedule we're supposed to white-knuckle our way through. But that's not actually what discipline is. Discipline isn't about being hard on yourself. At its core, self-discipline is simply the ability to do what needs to be done, even when you don't feel like