Self Discipline: The Spartan and Special Operations Way To Mastering Yourself

by Ryan Hunt

The Life-Changing Power Of Self Discipline Every year hundreds of young recruits join the US Marine Corps.When they arrive for basic training they are soft, unfit and mentally weak. The recruit will have no idea what real discipline means. Up to that point, he has lived a life of weakness. He has given into all his natural impulses and has feasted on junk food, surfed the internet and generally lived far under his potential.

Very soon he will be thrown into a cauldron of discipline. He will experience for the very first time a life of control and power. When he comes out on the other side he will be a new man. People who know these men will see a transformed person. This is the power of self -discipline.

In this book, you will learn lessons in self-discipline from the masters of self-discipline.The Spartans and the Special Operations community is the heart and soul of discipline. The Spartans dont exist anymore but they left a legacy that still lives on today. The warrior tradition of the Spartans is built on a foundation of immense self-discipline.

The Modern Special Operations Units carry on similar traditions of extreme self-discipline. Today you can use these lessons in your life to carve out any future you want. This book will guide you through the most important principles of self-discipline.It will show you how to take your life and transform yourself into a powerful individual if you choose to do so and take action.

Let's take a look at what you will learn inside this The Science and Psychology of Self-DisciplineHow To Develop Self Discipline Self-Discipline and FreedomImproving Focus and ConcentrationForming Good Habits and Breaking Bad HabitsHow To Build Mental Toughness Daily Self-DisciplineAnd Much much more...

Genres: Personal Development, Self Help, Leadership, Nonfiction

136 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 3, 2018

Reviews

[John Ferrigno · Rating 2 out of 5]

Listen up, Maggots! You want self-disciplije in your life? Stop being a wimp and act manly! Get up at 4:30, work out, do everything you need to do before anyone else even wakes up! Take an ice cold shower! If you drop food on the floor, pick it up and eat it, because being dirty is good for you!

You know that voice in your head that tells you that you can't do something? Just ignore it! Know why you are depressed? Because you have no real problems so you wallow in self-pity!

Don't watch TV, don't go on social media, don't have any joy I your life. Don't buy acting you don't absolutely need. Sleep on the floor! Comfort and relaxation make you weak!

Cut your hair short, make sure your clothes are wrinkles free, and don't eat anything that is not the bare minimum you need to get through the day. Shopping is for losers! Save every penny!

Reading this book to completion was itself an exercise in self-discipline. While I am sure the Spartans and special forces have tons to teach about self-discipline, none of those lessons are actually in this book. This is great if you want to be told to live a specific, rigid lifestyle that the author deems worthy. If you are looking for relevant ways to make your actual life more disciplined this is not helpful at all.

This book sometimes has some good advice but it seems to come almost by accident. It has some good basic concepts, but nothing you won't find yourself in a five minute Google search. In fact, this book reads less like an actual book, and more like some report a college freshmen wrote, which was mostly copied from Wikipedia.

This is low brow stuff, poorly written and explained with zero depth or practical applications to real life. If you want to live a sparse, Warrior like life committed to training and depriving yourself of joy, this book is excellent. If you are literally anyone else, there are vastly superior books on the market.

Also, if you are a masochist and like being told you are worthless and your life is meaningless, this book is essential reading. If you want to make actual positive change in your life, look elsewhere.

[Cole · Rating 1 out of 5]

Short and not very good.

Points that you could find anywhere on Youtube in 30 seconds, a lot of definitely plagiarised from people like Jocko Willink.

[Yedda · Rating 1 out of 5]

This read like a high school report on the subject, gleaned from a Wikipedia article, a History Channel rerun, and a copy of Mens Health magazine from 1995. Highlights include: belabored common sense, unprofessional commentary on treating one’s own mental illness, random profanity that doesn’t appear until Ch. 8, being able to identify the exact point in the book where the author must’ve learned the word “moreover,” and a weird foray into knowing where the exits are at your neighborhood Starbucks. I honestly wonder if the average stars given to this are the result of someone hacking the algorithm.

[Diane Reeves · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read. Good reminders of what it takes to be disciplined. Nothing I didn’t already know although harder for some than others.

[Kaberoi Rua · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok but it didn't "wow me". The book will not only teach you how the Spartans and Special Operations Units trained but will also show you how they become the epitome of self-disciplined individuals. I believe this book is more geared towards folks who have zero self discipline and I do recommend this book to those types of folks. However, the title and the look of the front cover is why I was hoping for more from this book. The book was 110 pages and the chapter titled, "Building Mental Toughness" was the most inspiring chapter. What I took from this chapter too include the entire book was taking cold showers. In fact, this technique is also done by world-class athletes because of how effective it is in improving their mental toughness. You might think this is an unnecessary suffering but it is not because taking cold showers has a lot of benefits such as boosting your immune system, increasing levels of testosterone, reducing inflammation, and so on. Again, if you have zero self discipline than this book is for you.

[James Hardeman · Rating 2 out of 5]

not much depth to material, needs to improve transitions. I congratulate the writer for completing the book but they are trying to use tie in to Special Operations in order to sell the book.

Self published book with several typos in book. The writer should have reviewed and corrected. Very light read.

[Chet · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Model for Self-Discipline

From modern-day elite special forces to the Spartans, self-discipline can be learned by those who are willing to pay the price. This book gives you the opportunity.

[Will Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book! Anyone who wants to better themselves and is currently lost in the world should read this book as it has many suggestions on how to ground ones-self and get refocused.
A must read for A real man.

[Tim Moran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing earth shattering here, a good short read about building the tools of self discipline.

The tie to Spartan lifestyle is pretty weak. I think the author’s research started and stopped with the movie 300. No amazing new insights gained.

[Candice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and simplified read about the similarities between the Spartans and Special Forces and how to have an everyday person regime like theirs. Perhaps a little too simplified but, it gets the point across.

[lucky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good guide to a new mindset

Interesting takes on how to create goals. I enjoyed reading about the types of discipline you can practice also evaluating what is important in your Life.

[Dave Snowdon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt that this was written for children. It describes several attributes of discipline but only covers how to develop them at a very superficial level. The illustrations are mostly random photos of military kit - I guess to reinforce the special forces link

[Michael Andrews · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am fairly positive this book was produced by AI. The information within is simply positioned as the results of the most popular results found from various topics via Google. Kudos to the publisher of this text as it seems to have sold more than a few copies.

[Alexander Farrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick insightful read

It’s an insightful book with some great quick everyday tips that anyone can follow. A good starting point for anyone looking to find more discipline

[Abdullah Alkanderi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did'nt like the layout, too much free space wasted and the pictures felt irrelevant to the contents. But great tips to get productive in daily life and start having a healthy productive routine

[Bret Humphrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good info on what it may take to be RAW

[Ronnie James Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Game changer

This book hits it close to home with examples, explinations, and solutions. Helped me open my eyes a little wider, and to work towards a better household.

[John Tabbone]

Meh... not too pumped after I finished it. Sometimes I pick up books like these, get disapointed, and just do my work. lol!

[John Glackin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick succinct read

I enjoyed the direct, no fluff explanations in the book.
Largely a reminder for me, but time let discipline and bearing slip since leaving the military.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a great book if you have common sense. Nothing earth shattering; too elementary.

[K. Adamus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice motivational lecture.

[Harlen Crier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful and rewarding

The book not only inspires you, it also reminds you of what we're all capable of doing it we have the right mindset and dedication to a better self.

[Quintin Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

2nd re read

Just a great book with ways to help with discipline I have adhd so these methods are re freshing and will practice them daily

[Van Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Introductory Book

I learned how to make small changes in my routines so that I can maximize productivity and improve my overall health and quality life.

[Michael Petrick · Rating 1 out of 5]

Eh. Started out good, but the book clearly picks up the tone of “last minute reading project” halfway through. Repeating the same mantras over and over again, fumbling over the same topics throughout chapters. At one point it picks up the theme of rambling and muttering nonsense. Not great.

[Jake Beretta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty basic book about discipline. Read something like this now and then to keep my head straight. Quick read

[Liam O'Brien · Rating 3 out of 5]

be courageous not bold!