Attitude and Discipline

In this post I will be talking about these two words that are my "core values" in my life. They are attitude and discipline. Attitude here refers to one's positive working attitude, to do something to the best of my ability. Discipline refers to one's moral values and self-discipline. One focuses on work-efficiency (academic/non-academic) while another focused on moral values.

I think that a good attitude leads to success. Some may think that "good attitude" refers to optimistic or cheerful. However, I think that good attitude refers to having right mental attitude, in whatever things you do, be it academically, or non-academically. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, says, "Having a positive mental attitude means that your actions and thoughts further your ends". A good attitude is the right attitude for the circumstances. It isn't necessarily gleeful. Therefore, Attitude helps you to excel in academic or non-academic areas.

"Training to act in accordance with rules", this is the definition of discipline. This is especially important because we should follow the rules and not make trouble. I always see "discipline" as having moral values, and this is essential to our personal development. Moral values lead us to differentiate right from wrong and we would be able to make the right decision. Self-discipline is also important as self-discipline is ability to get yourself to take action regardless of whether you want or not. When you know that you are going to commit a crim, for example, you would be conscience-smitten. This also applies to our studies. Imagine what you could accomplish if you could simply get yourself to follow through and complete your best intentions no matter what.