Please read the strong excerpt from Bishop Bronner’s book, The Essentials of Excellence.
Bishop Bronner writes about disciplining your life:
“Excellence is not a momentary act but a sustained way of life. At the core of this sustained effort lies an unwavering commitment to do what is necessary, even when your motivation wanes. Discipline helps to transform your intentions into actions and your dreams into reality. It unlocks potential and sustains progress.
“When you employ discipline, you can move from goals to accomplishments. While inspiration might ignite a desire within you for greatness, discipline provides the structure for you to achieve it. Without discipline, even the most ambitious plans falter.
“Discipline is not innate. It is cultivated. Like a muscle, it grows stronger with consistent use.
“Building discipline requires both intentional effort and practical strategies. Musical virtuosos do not become highly skilled by sitting back and admiring somebody else’s gift. They must practice their craft day in and day out, hour upon hour. You can easily tell the difference between a professional who has applied time and discipline to their talent and an amateur who merely dabbles in their talent.
“Discipline does not mean rigidity. True excellence requires a balance between structure and adaptability. While discipline keeps you on track, flexibility allows you to adjust when circumstances change.
“Discipline is the engine that drives the pursuit of excellence. It is not about perfection but about persistence. It requires effort, but the rewards far outweigh the sacrifices. Excellence is achieved one disciplined choice at a time.
“By cultivating discipline in both thought and action, you will build a life that reflects your highest aspirations. Whether through daily habits, mental resilience, or faith-driven purpose, discipline becomes the foundation upon which greatness is built.”
We must be men who commit to excellence, and that means committing to making the choice to live a disciplined life. Make that decision today - reap the benefits tomorrow.
