self-discipline
Example Sentences
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They have to be willing to spend the whole year working hard on the same things, and if you've been doing that for 25 years, that takes huge self-discipline.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
However, the researchers note that the findings show a correlation, not cause and effect, and that factors like motivation or self-discipline may also influence outcomes.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
He wants the nation to reflect on the things that he’s asked his own son to understand: “self-restraint and self-discipline and self-control.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Jackson traveled the country preaching self-esteem and self-discipline.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Even as a student, I saw many young men who had great natural ability, but who did not have the self-discipline and patience to build on their endowment.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
