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Discipline & Courage
Discipline & Courage
I came across the following in the autobiography of Australian cricketer Justin Langer, "The Power of Passion", and for me, it's a perfect summation of the character of Maia Jackman ...
DISCIPLINE AND COURAGE
It takes discipline to look a man in the eyes rather than at his feet, his chest or the space above his shoulders.
It takes discipline to train when it is wet and cold, when all the others are at home behind the glass.
It takes discipline to tell the truth; remember it is just as easy to tell the truth as it is to tell a lie.
It takes discipline to keep your eye on the ball, the ball symbolising your vision and dreams.
It takes discipline to constantly work on the basics, even when the basics get a little boring.
It takes discipline to practice under pressure so that nothing surprises you during the game.
It takes discipline to get out of bed early; there is nothing like a warm bed in the morning.
It takes discipline to keep running when your legs and lungs feel like they could burst.
It takes discipline to do the little things, even if they don’t seem important at the time.
It takes discipline to do an extra lap when everyone else is in the shower or bar.
It takes discipline to stick with the recipe that you know works for YOU.
It takes discipline to guard against complacency, arrogance and laziness.
It takes discipline to look for the real reasons without making excuses.
It takes discipline to be the first on the training track and the last off it.
It takes discipline to make the right choice rather than the wrong one.
It takes discipline to be punctual, rather than just a few minutes late.
It takes discipline to fight back rather than quit.
It takes discipline to trust your game plan.
It takes discipline to switch off and relax.
It takes discipline to lead by example.
It takes discipline to listen and learn.
It takes discipline to say NO.
IT IS DISCIPLINE THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE TOP.