Self-Discipline

KC
Twitter: @TheKevinCosta
SODMB Co-Founder

Self-Discipline is being able to force yourself to do something that you really don't want to do. A perfect example are the New Years Resolution gym goers. They say that they will go to the gym and eat right from here on out, but quit after a month because they have no self-discipline. As a result, they have a horrid looking body and even worse health. Discipline is one of the true keys to success because in discipline comes consistency and focus. To become a successful equity trader you must be disciplined to wake up early everyday, follow the rules you have learned, do your research the night before, and to focus 150% on what you are doing. The same goes for earning great grades in school or college. It takes discipline to study every night and to focus in class but the outcome is beyond worth it. Once you master self-discipline, you are on your road to success.