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Hello everyone and welcome back to the

Simple English podcast. I'm your host

Lisa and today we're diving into a topic

that honestly we all need to hear about.

Discipline.

Now before you think, "Oh no, discipline

means boring rules and no fun." Hold on.

What if I told you that discipline is

actually the secret key to freedom,

success, and even happiness in life?

>> That's right, Lisa. Discipline is not

about punishing yourself or living like

a robot. It's about building small

habits and routines that keep you moving

in the right direction, whether that's

at work, in school, or even in your

personal life.

>> Exactly. And let me ask you listeners,

have you ever made a New Year's

resolution? Maybe to work out more,

learn English every day, or stop

procrastinating, but after 2 weeks, you

gave up?

Oh, I think everyone has done that,

Lisa. I know I have.

>> Me, too. And that's why this episode is

so exciting. We're going to break down

how you can actually stay disciplined

even when motivation disappears because

trust me, motivation is temporary, but

discipline is what keeps you going long

term.

So, if you're someone who struggles to

stick with your goals, or you just want

to improve your daily routines,

stay tuned.

By the end of this episode, you'll have

clear strategies to become more

disciplined and consistent.

Perfect. Let's jump in. As always, don't

forget to check out the free PDF file in

the comment section below to get the

full transcript and vocabulary for this

episode.

So Tony, let's start simple. How would

you define discipline in everyday life?

For me, discipline is doing what you

need to do even when you don't feel like

doing it.

It's not about being perfect. It's about

being consistent.

For example, if you decide to wake up at

6:30 a.m. to exercise,

discipline is what makes you actually

get out of bed when that alarm rings

instead of hitting snooze 10 times.

>> Oh, wow. I feel personally attacked by

the snooze button example, but you're

right. It's easy to say, "I'll do it

tomorrow." But discipline means you do

it today.

>> And here is the important thing.

Discipline is like a muscle. You don't

build it overnight. You have to train it

slowly, step by step.

>> That's such a good point. A lot of

people think discipline is only for

athletes, soldiers, or super successful

CEOs. But honestly, it's for everyone. A

mom who prepares healthy meals for her

kids, a student who studies even when

friends are out partying, or even

someone who simply makes their bed every

morning. That's discipline, too.

Yes. And discipline gives you freedom.

It sounds strange, right? Because most

people think discipline is about

restriction. But if you're disciplined

with your money, you have financial

freedom later. If you're disciplined

with your health, you can enjoy life

longer.

>> That's powerful.

So, let's talk about some strategies.

What's the first practical way someone

can start building discipline?

Number one, start small. People fail

because they start too big. For example,

someone says, "I'll go to the gym every

day for 2 hours." But they haven't

exercised in years. Of course, after 3

days, they give up.

>> Right. It's like trying to climb a

mountain in one step. Impossible.

>> Exactly. Instead, start with something

small, like a 10-minute walk every day.

When that becomes easy, add more. Small

steps build momentum. And momentum

creates discipline.

I love that.

I actually started a morning routine

last year by just drinking a glass of

water after waking up.

That one tiny action gave me a sense of

accomplishment and it slowly grew into a

full routine with journaling and

stretching.

>> That's a perfect example.

>> Okay, so step one is to start small.

What's next?

>> Step two, build routines and systems.

Relying on motivation doesn't work

because motivation comes and goes. But

if you have a system like always going

to the gym right after work or always

writing your to-do list before bed, you

don't waste energy deciding. You just

follow the system.

>> Yes. I heard a quote. You don't rise to

the level of your goals. You fall to the

level of your systems.

>> Exactly.

For example, if you want to study

English every day, create a system.

Maybe you listen to this podcast while

you cook dinner. It becomes automatic,

part of your routine instead of a big

decision every day.

>> That's such a good tip. Systems make

discipline easier because you don't have

to argue with yourself every time.

What about dealing with distractions?

Because honestly, my phone is my biggest

enemy when I try to focus.

>> Oh, that's a huge one. Step three is

remove temptations.

Discipline is not only about willpower.

If your environment is full of

distractions, you'll lose.

>> So true. Like if I keep cookies in my

kitchen, I will eat them. No question.

>> Exactly.

So don't just rely on self-control.

Make it easy to be disciplined. Put your

phone in another room while working.

Delete apps that waste your time.

Prepare your gym clothes the night

before. Small changes in your

environment can make discipline much

easier.

>> I like that. Set yourself up for

success.

Another thing I find helpful is telling

someone about my goals. Does

accountability help with discipline?

>> Yes, absolutely. Step four,

accountability. Humans are social

creatures. When someone else knows your

goal, you're more likely to stick with

it. For example, if you promise your

friend you'll meet them at the park for

a run, you won't skip it, even if you

feel lazy.

>> Yes, that's why workout buddies are so

powerful. You don't want to disappoint

them.

>> And nowadays, you can use social media

or apps for accountability.

Share your progress online or join a

group with similar goals. It's harder to

quit when others are cheering you on or

watching you.

>> Now, here's something fun. Do rewards

help with discipline?

>> Definitely.

Step five, reward your progress.

But here's the key. The reward should

support your goal, not destroy it.

For example, if you eat healthy for a

week, maybe reward yourself with a movie

night, not a whole cake.

>> Yes, balance. I also find that just

tracking progress, like crossing off

days on a calendar, feels like a reward.

It's satisfying to see the streak.

>> Absolutely.

That's a psychological trick. Our brains

love to see progress. And when you

celebrate small wins, you train your

mind to enjoy discipline instead of

fearing it.

>> Can you share a real life example of how

discipline changed someone's life?

>> Sure. One of my friends wanted to learn

guitar. At first, he was so motivated,

but after two weeks, he lost interest.

So instead of quitting, he changed his

system. just 10 minutes of practice

every night before bed. It sounded

small, but he did it every single day.

After six months, he could play songs

fluently. Now he performs at local

cafes.

>> That's inspiring. And it shows that

discipline beats talent when talent

doesn't show up.

>> Exactly.

All right, Tony, let's take a quick

break from the heavy talk. Time for some

fun facts and quick tips.

>> Sounds good. Did you know that the word

discipline comes from the Latin word

disciplus which means student?

So originally discipline wasn't about

punishment. It was about learning and

training.

>> Wow, that changes the way we see it.

Discipline is not a punishment. It's

training yourself to grow.

>> Exactly. And here are some quick tips

for our listeners.

Use the 5-minut rule. If a task feels

too big, just do it for 5 minutes.

Usually, once you start, you'll keep

going. Stack habits. Attach a new habit

to an old one. For example, after

brushing your teeth, practice 5 minutes

of English. Plan for failure. Don't

expect perfection. If you miss a day,

don't quit. Just get back on track the

next day.

Visual reminders. Put sticky notes on

your desk or fridge with your goals.

Seeing them daily keeps you disciplined.

Celebrate small wins.

Even a small step forward is progress

worth celebrating.

Those are so practical. Honestly, I

think I'm going to start using the

5-minut rule right away.

So, Tony, to wrap this up, what's the

main message about discipline that you

want our listeners to take away? I'd say

this. Discipline is not about being

perfect or living without joy. It's

about creating habits and systems that

help you move toward the life you want.

Start small, be consistent, and remember

that discipline is a skill anyone can

learn.

>> That's powerful. And I'd add, don't wait

for motivation. Motivation will fade,

but discipline is what will carry you

through the hard days.

>> Yes. And remember, every small act of

discipline builds your future.

>> Beautifully said.

Well, thank you so much, Tony, for

sharing your insights today. I think our

listeners are leaving with some powerful

strategies to become more disciplined in

their lives.

>> Thanks, Lisa.

It was great being here.

>> And to our listeners, thank you for

tuning in to the Simple English Podcast.

If you found this episode helpful,

please give it a thumbs up, subscribe to

the channel, and share it with a friend

who might need a little boost in

discipline.

>> And remember, discipline is not about

doing everything perfectly. It's about

doing the right things consistently.

>> Absolutely. Until next time, stay

consistent, stay disciplined, and keep

growing. Bye, everyone.

Okay everyone, it's time to learn some

important vocabulary related to the

topic. The first word of today is

discipline. It means the practice of

training yourself to follow rules,

routines or habits in order to achieve

goals or maintain order.

Example, learning a new language

requires discipline and consistency

every day. The next word is consistency.

It means the quality of always behaving

or performing in a similar way over

time. Example, success comes from

consistency, not from short bursts of

effort. The next word is routine. It

means a regular and repeated way of

doing things often daily.

Example, I added meditation to my

morning routine to stay focused and

calm. The next word is willpower. It

means the strong ability to control your

own actions and resist temptations.

Example, it takes willpower to wake up

early and exercise instead of sleeping

in. The last word is accountability.

It means being responsible for your

actions and goals, often by sharing them

with others.

Example, joining a study group gave me

accountability to keep practicing

English every day.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ B2	noun - the practice of controlling behavior to reach goals, often through rules or habits
consistent /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ B1	adjective - always behaving or performing in the same way
routine /ruːˈtiːn/ B1	noun - a usual or fixed way of doing things
willpower /ˈwɪl.paʊ.ər/ B2	noun - the ability to control one's thoughts and actions
accountability /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ C1	noun - the fact of being responsible for one's actions
habits /ˈhæb.ɪts/ A2	noun - things done regularly, often without thinking
motivation /ˌmoʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the reason or reasons why someone does something
goals /ɡoʊlz/ A2	noun - an aim or desired result
success /səkˈses/ A2	noun - the achievement of something desired
build /bɪld/ B1	verb - to construct or develop something gradually
stick /stɪk/ A2	verb - to continue doing something
start /stɑːrt/ A1	verb - to begin doing something
train /treɪn/ B1	verb - to prepare someone or something for a task
reward /rɪˈwɔːrd/ A2	noun - something given in return for good behavior verb - to give something in return for good behavior
freedom /ˈfriː.dəm/ A2	noun - the state of being free or able to do as one wishes
exciting /ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪŋ/ A2	adjective - causing great enthusiasm and eagerness
powerful /ˈpaʊ.ər.fəl/ B1	adjective - having great strength or influence
easy /ˈiː.zi/ A1	adjective - needing little effort
temptations /tempˈteɪ.ʃənz/ B2	noun - things that attract or entice one to do something undesirable
resolutions /ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃənz/ B1	noun - decisions to change or improve something