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self-discipline
/sˈɛlfdˈɪsɪplˌɪn/
/sˈɛlfdˈɪsɪplˌɪn/
Self-discipline
01
the ability to control one's behavior and actions in order to achieve a goal or complete a task
Examples
Waking up at 5 AM daily for workouts requires strong self-discipline.
She credited her academic success to self-discipline, not just intelligence.
02
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
