self-discipline
Example Sentences
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Most people believe the way to increase willpower is to “whip oneself into shape,” because being kind to oneself is indulgent and lacks self discipline.
From Salon • Jan. 1, 2020
Practicing self discipline is key to becoming a successful horse player, which begs the question--are you a disciplined horse player or a gambler?
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2019
Peter Haveles, a partner in the Trial and Dispute Resolution Practice Group said Musk’s tweets showed his lack of self discipline.
From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2018
There is a lot of self discipline parents must exert to take the time to be present and not allow any electronic device become a babysitter.
From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2018
They had a built-in genetically-conferred self discipline enough to face the new problems.
From Black Man's Burden by Reynolds, Mack
