Disciplines Quotes

“A farmer is helpless to grow grain; all he can do is provide the right conditions for the growing of grain. He cultivates the ground, he plants the seed, he waters the plants, and then the natural forces of the earth take over and up comes the grain...This is the way it is with the Spiritual Disciplines - they are a way of sowing to the Spirit... By themselves the Spiritual Disciplines can do nothing; they can only get us to the place where something can be done.”
― Richard J. Foster, Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth

“With determination, discipline and hard work all dreams become a reality.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita

“By using repetition, images, and other strategies - all of which communicate truths in ways that are not cognitively or propositional - marketing forms us into the kind of persons who want to buy beer to have meaningful relationships, or to buy a car to be respected, or buy the latest thing to come along simply to satisfy the desire that has been formed and implanted in us. It is important to appreciate that these disciplinary mechanisms transmit values and truth claims, but not via propositions or cognitive means; rather, the values are transmitted more covertly...This covertness of the operation is also what makes it so powerful: the truths are inscribed in us through the powerful instruments of imagination and ritual.”
― James K.A. Smith, Who's Afraid of Postmodernism?: Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church

“Little disciplines compounded over time make a huge difference.”
― Orrin Woodward

“...at its simplest, the opposite of acedia is love - devotion to Christ that produces active, sincere, engaged concern for others. If we let our thoughts wander, the sharpness of our holy concern will be dulled by lust, envy, greed or other unholy, lazy inward impulses.”
― Alan Fadling, An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus' Rhythms of Work and Rest

“The Bible is teh means through which we are introduced to Jesus and invited to follow Him in the life of humility and service. Secured by the knowledge that in Christ, our origin... and destination is God, we will yield the fruit of service to God. This is the "so what" of our Bible reading. Does it shape our spirits in love and humility? Does it lead us more fully into life with God? (Life with God, p. 34-35)”
― Richard Foster

“Scout out competitors’ websites. Everything your competitors think is important or relevant usually exists on their website.”
― John Manning, The Disciplined Leader: Keeping the Focus on What Really Matters

“If you want to become successful employer tomorrow, work hard on learning and practicing few simple disciplines and positive thoughts as an employee today.”
― Ashish Patel

“What sets a prolific discoverer apart from the pack are the wide range of discoveries that span many disciplines.”
― Steven Magee

“A spiritual connection is a great help in becoming a world leading expert in many disciplines.”
― Steven Magee

“There is no ownership of creativity. Even though it tends to be primarily associated with the arts, creative thinking is found in many disciplines and areas of work.”
― Ellen Palestrant, Conversations About Creativity: Art, Writing, Music, Filmmaking, Theatre, Education, Science & the Synergy of Imagination

“Train hard, for worlds are heavy”
― ddekaristw

“Train hard, for worlds are heavy.”
― ddekaristw

“Train hard, for worlds are heavy.”
― Kratistw

“Prepare well, for worlds are heavy.”
― Kratistw

“Prepare well, for worlds hold great weight.”
― Kratistw

“Mastery is the intersection of disciplines.”
― RICHIE NORTON

“Polymaths don't cut themselves out they connect through. Disciplines are tools. Curiosity is fuel. Life becomes a focus-integrated masterpiece when you connect the dots.”
― RICHIE NORTON

“You don’t need less interests. You need a through-line.”
― RICHIE NORTON

“Discipline is the consistent power that helps you achieve real and lasting success.”
― Methuselah Ndayishimiye