Self Discipline

Self discipline in my opinion is doing what will benefit you even when you don't feel like doing it. Personally, I'm not a big fan on motivation, since like most feelings motivation can be here one day and gone the next. The self-disciplined athlete exercises a tool called will. Like the Nike term, sometimes in life you have to will yourself to "just do it", no matter how uninspired, lazy, or tired you are feeling. To act in this manner requires self-discipline. The self-disciplined basketball player does things like:

1. Go to the gym on a Saturday morning to shoot 300 jumpshots, while his/her friends are home sleeping.

2. Arrive early to team practice or stay after 3 times/ week to improve their game

3. Listen to their coach even when frustrated or upset

4. Develops a running/ conditioning regimen and sticks to it rain, sleet or snow

Being self-disciplined is something to exhibit in all areas of your life, not just athletics. In your bright future you are not going to always want to feel like going to class, going to work, or paying bills; however, these are things that have to be done. Become a self-disciplined individual and be a success in basketball and in life!