James Donaldson on Mental Health – Why Self-Discipline Is So Important For Success

Theodore Roosevelt said it best, “With self-discipline, most anything is possible.” In this article, you’ll learn why self-discipline is so important for success.

1. It teaches you to persevere

Perseverance is an important aspect of success because the road to achieving your dreams is full of potholes and roadblocks. You’ll need to navigate your way around them though sometimes you may lose focus and you’ll drive straight into them.

If you give up too soon, if you don’t persevere, then you’ll find it hard to succeed at anything. However, if you’ve got self-discipline, it will be easier for you to stick to your plans until you finally succeed. Of course, it will be your self-discipline that will let you create those highly actionable plans in the first place.

• It teaches you to reject temptations and distractions

One of the most common reasons why people fail at life is because they lack the self-discipline necessary to reject temptations and distractions. The most successful people in the world have mastered self-discipline, and that is why they succeed in almost everything they put their mind to.

Successful people know when to say no, and they know the appropriate times they can afford to goof off or reward themselves. They don’t say yes to everything that comes their way, rather they way their options. If it’s something that will contribute to their goals, then yes. But if it’s something that will be counterproductive, then it will be a big no for them.

Now, your average person will say yes to most of the things that come their way, even if it will set them back from their goals. And this is mainly the reason why there’s a huge divide between ordinary people and the ultra-successful ones.

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• It teaches you self-control

There will be times when you’ll find it hard to get out of bed. You’ll probably be overwhelmed by the failures you’ve encountered the day before.

But if you have self-discipline, you’ll be able to control your actions better. You know that you need to get up, so that’s what you do. You overcome procrastination, and you double down on what needs to be done.

Self-control helps you avoid doing things you shouldn’t be doing. With self-control, your mind can take control of your body. Even if your body wants to give in to temptations, your self-control will tell you to say no.

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James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.

James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.

In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.

He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.

James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!

For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:

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1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)

James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.

If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org