Hello my dear listeners and welcome back to another episode of the Kapal Gupta Career Pod Show. And today we are going to explore a very thought-provoking topic, how discipline overcomes failure. Have you ever wondered why some people succeed while others struggle? What if I told you that the difference often lies in one simple word, discipline. Stay tuned as we dig into the essence of discipline, the role it plays in achieving success, and why failure often results from a lack of it. So let's get started. And the first point is the essence of discipline. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. It's the ability to stay focused on what needs to be done regardless of the distractions or difficulties that come your way. Think of discipline as the engine that drives your vehicle towards your destination, and that is success. Without it, you are likely to veer off course or run out of fuel. Discipline always involves the act of reaching a goal and it also reflects the level of commitment that is attached to the goal. Take for example the story of Mahindra Singh Dhoni, one of India's most successful cricket captain. Now, Dhoni wasn't always the star player we know today. His journey began in the small town of Ranchi, where he owned his skills with relentless practice and unwavering discipline. Despite numerous setbacks, including financial hardships and initial rejections, Dhoni's disciplined approach to training and his refusal to give up eventually led him to become one of the greatest cricketers of all times. And failure and lack of discipline. Yeah, on the flip side, failure often stems from a lack of discipline. Now when you fail to follow through on your commitments, when you allow procrastination to take over, and when you succumb to distractions, you are choosing failure. It's not that success is impossible, it's that you're not disciplined enough to reach it. Now let's take the story of a student who dreams of scoring high in exams but spends most of his time on social media. Despite having the potential and the resources, his lack of discipline prevents him from putting the necessary study hours. And when the result comes out, he realizes that his failure was a direct consequence of his choices. Now coming to the importance of setting clear goals. Yeah. Clear, achievable goals is the first step towards maintaining discipline. Whenever you have a specific target in mind, it becomes easier to create a plan and stick to it. It's like having a map that guides you towards your destination. Now, without clear goals, discipline becomes much harder to maintain because you don't know where you are headed. And when goals are set half-heartedly and they don't reflect your top life priorities, there should be no surprise when we display low discipline and we fail. So your goals act like your pole star, showing you the way to success. Imagine a ship without a destination. It will wander aimlessly, eventually running out of supplies or encountering rough waters. But a ship with a clear port of call has a purpose, a direction, and a reason to stay on course. The same applies to our lives. Setting goals gives us that direction and purpose. Now coming to creating a routine. One of the most effective ways to cultivate discipline is by creating a routine. A routine helps you automate positive habits and reduces the mental effort required to make decisions. And when something becomes a part of your daily routine, it's less likely to be skipped or forgotten. Allow me to share a fun, potentially life-changing game I would encourage you to play. Pick out an area of your life that you have had weak discipline in the past. Now set an objective relating to this area. Now set that objective as your life's top priority, or at least put it in the very top few. Then set a minimum time that you'll stay committed to this objective. And I would recommend a minimum of a month. But for this game, you could even choose a week. So if you can be disciplined for one week, you can be disciplined for as long as you choose. Now this is going to mean reprioritizing your time from your normal weekly schedule, but you'll do it. Why? Because it's your top priority. Now, while doing this, you're going to experience an interesting phenomenon. In the past, when you have set half-hearted objectives, your brilliant mind would start figuring out how to get around the objective to get you back to your comfort zone. However, now you'll find when it's a top priority, your mind works only on achieving the objective and taking you where you really want to go. So take the example of the renowned author Haruki Murakami. He follows a strict daily routine of waking up at 4 a.m. writing for 5 to 6 hours and then running or swimming in the afternoon. Now this disciplined routine has enabled him to write numerous best-selling novels and maintain a high level of productivity over the years. Now we come to accountability and support. So another key factor in maintaining discipline is of course accountability. Share your goals with someone you trust, whether it's a friend, family member, or mentor. Their support and occasional check-ins can help keep you on track. And this is my personal experience. I have an accountability partner by the name Vinicia. Now she's a great mid-career coach and my accountability partner. We meet every Monday and we discuss our achievements, our obstacles, our challenges, and we support each other. And I can tell you my life has changed after this. So I thank you, Vinicia Credo, for being my accountability partner and bringing about a change in my life. Thank you once again. Now look at the story of weight loss journeys shared by many individuals. Those who join a fitness group or have a workout buddy are more likely to succeed than those who go it alone. The reason is simple. Accountability and support can significantly boost your discipline. Now to conclude, discipline is a vital ingredient in the recipe for success. Failure often comes from a lack of it. By setting clear goals, creating routines, and seeking accountability, you can cultivate the discipline needed to achieve your dreams. Remember, every choice you make either moves you closer to success or pulls you away from it. So choose wisely. So if you have questions, suggestions, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out. I am here to help and engage in meaningful conversations with you. Now there's a link in the description of the podcast that can help you connect with me. I would like to welcome all my dear listeners to connect with me on Instagram every Sunday at 10 a.m. in my program Open House with Kapil Gupta. So join me on Instagram to have a heart-to-heart talk. And if you found value in the podcast, help us reach more listeners by sharing it with friends, family, and colleagues who might benefit from our discussions. Thank you for tuning in to the Kapil Gupta Kareer Pod Show. Until next time, stay focused, stay disciplined, and keep moving towards your destination success.