DeepSummary
The podcast host Alexis Fernandez begins by explaining that this is a rebroadcast of one of her most popular and shared episodes on the topic of discipline and how it is the key to living the life you want. She discusses how discipline provides freedom, options, stability, and the ability to plan for the future by relying on yourself.
Alexis emphasizes the importance of reframing how we view discipline, from seeing it as boring, difficult or torture to understanding that it is what allows us to have exciting possibilities, adventures, and freedom. She provides personal anecdotes about how discipline in running helped her prioritize her mental health and gave her clarity during a difficult breakup.
The host shares practical tips on how to build discipline, such as starting with physical tasks like a consistent morning routine or exercise regimen. She explains how accomplishing these tasks helps build self-respect, self-love, and the ability to control oneself rather than trying to control external factors. Overall, Alexis encourages listeners to embrace discipline as a path to their desired life.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Discipline provides freedom, options, stability, and the ability to rely on oneself to achieve desired goals.
- Reframing how we view discipline from boring/difficult to exciting/adventurous is key to embracing it.
- Physical routines like morning exercise are effective ways to build self-discipline and self-respect.
- Consistent discipline fosters self-love by demonstrating commitment to oneself.
- Discipline reduces the need to control external factors by providing internal structure.
- Start small with achievable discipline goals to build consistency before taking on larger goals.
- Discipline costs effort but is ultimately easier than chasing instant gratification moments.
- View freedom not as complete lack of structure, but having options available through disciplined work.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Discipline gives you the life that you want. Lack of discipline gives you the leftovers, not what you want and not what you dream of.“ by Alexis Fernandez
- “So when you have that control and that discipline and structure for yourself, you are less fixated on trying to control external outcomes.“ by Alexis Fernandez
- “When you honor a commitment to yourself and you follow through day in, day out, day in, day out of discipline is what makes up a great life.“ by Alexis Fernandez
- “So it's really important that you understand that something as basic as disciplining yourself in a morning routine or an evening routine, how much that can influence the relationship you have with yourself and how you interact with other people outside of that, how you interact in your intimate relationships, romantically or with your friends and with your family.“ by Alexis Fernandez
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Episode Information
Do You F*cking Mind?
LiSTNR
5/5/24
Beans I'm taking a much-needed long weekend so I thought it was a perfect time to bring up one of my most listened to episodes. It's a perfect place to start if you're new to the pod and a great reset if you're a long-time bean. I'm diving into discipline, and how reframing how you view it could be the ticket to a more free and enjoyable life.
LINKS
- Listen to Ep Being Better: Do These 4 Things for 30 Days and Watch Your Life Change at https://pod.fo/e/2130c1 .
- Listen to Ep 66. Top 4 Discipline Hacks and More Brain Science at https://pod.fo/e/2043ff .
- Join the DYFM Facebook Group https://bit.ly/dyfm-group .
- Follow @dyfmpodcast on IG
- Follow @alexispredez on IG
- Follow @listnrentertainment on IG
CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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