Definition of Discipline
Discipline
dis·ci·pline


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Training to obey rules or a code of behavior.

e.g. The athlete's discipline and hard work paid off with a gold medal.

(noun)
controlled or orderly behavior that may be accomplished by training and regulating one's conduct;

e.g. He has the discipline to follow a regular exercise routine.

(noun)
a branch of study or field of knowledge, especially in higher education;

e.g. She finds this to be a fascinating discipline so she wants to explore it further.

(verb)
to enforce obedience of a certain set of rules and to train someone to behave in a particular way, typically using punishment or some other penalty to discourage disobedience;

e.g. They tried to discipline their misbehaving child.

(verb)
to impose control or order upon a person or group;

e.g. The coach shouted to discipline the team.

(verb)
to develop some habit or train oneself to behave in a particular way in an exercise of self-control;

e.g. She tried to discipline herself to eat a more balanced diet.



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  • "Discipline is what you must have to resist the lure of excuses." -- Brian Tracy

  • "Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and importance, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction." -- Brian Tracy

  • "The starting point of great success in your life begins, in the simplest terms, when you discipline yourself to think and talk about only the things you want and refuse to think and talk about anything you don't want." -- Brian Tracy

  • "There are two types of pain you will go through in life, the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tonnes." -- Jim Rohn



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