Life Examined A guide to self discipline and the science behind habits, good and bad
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Aug 25, 2023 
Ryan Holiday and Katy Milkman discuss the history and power of self-discipline, exploring its significance in stoic philosophy and effective leadership. They highlight the importance of having a clear purpose and provide practical tips for staying disciplined in daily life. They also delve into the science of habits, discussing how they are formed and strategies for changing them.
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Queen Elizabeth As A Study In Restraint
- Queen Elizabeth's role was largely restraint and ceremony across seven decades.
- Holiday describes her job as 'discipline' with poise, indirect long-term work, and almost no off days.
Toni Morrison's Pre-Dawn Writing Ritual
- Toni Morrison wrote early in the morning before anyone called her 'mom' to protect her creative time.
- Holiday contrasts her early ritual with Hemingway's practice of writing cold to warm into work as craft-first discipline.
Use Delegation To Scale Your Discipline
- Delegate or hire help to protect time for what only you can do.
- Holiday recounts Harry Belafonte funding household staff for Coretta Scott King so she could focus on the civil rights movement.