"Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction."
British Prime Minister
1925 -
Self-discipline is the key to success in anything one attempts. As creative leaders we need to nurture and practice self-discipline. Self-discipline requires sacrifice in the short-term in order to achieve long-term goals. Yet many do not have the patience to wait. They want it all and they want it now.
I watched the movie, The Iron Lady, about the life of Margaret Thatcher this past weekend. Whether or not you are a fan of Thatcher and her politics, this is a movie that you need to see. It tells the story of Thatcher's rise to power from a grocer's daughter to a powerful world leader. She lived a life of self-discipline and personal sacrifice that allowed her to accomplish many things on the world stage.
Meryl Streep, who won an Oscar for best actress in this movie, does a fantastic job in playing Margaret Thatcher. Thatcher like President Reagan before her suffers from dementia. The story is told through flashbacks between present day and the past. Watch the movie trailer.
