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by Brian Tracy

Integrity is key. Be honest, reliable, and act in alignment with your values. Self-discipline means doing what’s right, not what’s easy. Control emotions, stay calm under pressure, and continually develop yourself.

Action Steps:

Choose 1 core value (like honesty or discipline) and live by it for a week.

Pause before reacting emotionally—practice 10-second breath control.

Read or listen to 15–30 mins of personal development daily.

Action Steps:

Use the “ABCDE” prioritization method on your task list.

Block 90 minutes each morning for deep work (no distractions).

End each day by planning the next day’s top 3 priorities.

Self-Discipline in Responsibility and Work

Be proactive. Don’t wait—act. Discipline in work means starting early, finishing tasks, managing time well, and not procrastinating. Excellence is built on consistent high-performance habits.

Action Steps:

Track every expense for 30 days.

Create a simple 50/30/20 budget: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings/debt.

Set an automatic monthly transfer to savings—even if small.

Self-Discipline in Money and Finances

Spend less than you earn. Save and invest wisely. Tracy insists on avoiding debt, budgeting, and being financially self-reliant. Financial discipline builds long-term freedom.

Action Steps:

Start a 10-minute daily movement ritual (walk, stretch, etc.).

Drink at least 2 liters of water per day.

Cut one unhealthy food or drink for the next 30 days.

Self-Discipline in Health and Fitness

Good health is foundational. Practice moderation, exercise regularly, eat well, and sleep enough. Self-discipline here fuels energy and productivity in all other areas.

Action Steps:

Reach out to one person a day with kindness or gratitude.

Practice active listening: talk less, listen more.

Ask yourself daily: “How can I add value to someone’s life today?”

Self-Discipline in Relationships and Leadership

Be kind, empathetic, and respectful. Strong relationships are built on trust and consistent behavior. As a leader, model discipline for others and help people bring out their best through example and encouragement.

The ABCDE prioritization method is a time management and productivity technique popularized by Brian Tracy, especially in his book “Eat That Frog!”. It’s a simple but powerful way to categorize and prioritize your tasks based on their level of importance and consequences.

Here’s how it works:

A – Must Do

Very important tasks with serious consequences if not done.

These are your “frogs” — the tasks you should do first.

Example: Preparing for a critical meeting, submitting a job application before a deadline.

B – Should Do

Important, but not as critical as “A” tasks.

There are mild consequences if they are not completed.

Example: Returning a non-urgent phone call or email.

C – Nice to Do

No consequences whether you do them or not.

These tasks are pleasant or easy but do not affect results.

Example: Chatting with a colleague, reorganizing your desk.

D – Delegate

Tasks that can be assigned to someone else.

They still need to be done, but not necessarily by you.

Freeing your time from “D” tasks allows you to focus on “A” tasks.

E – Eliminate

Unnecessary tasks that bring no value.

They should be removed entirely to free up time and focus.

Example: Excessive social media scrolling, unnecessary meetings.

How to Apply It:

Make a list of all your tasks.

Label each task with A, B, C, D, or E.

Within “A” tasks, rank them A-1, A-2, A-3 (A-1 being the most important).

Start with your A-1 task and don’t move on until it’s done.