The meaning of Discipline

1. Meaning of Discipline
•TheworddisciplinecomesfromtheLatinworddisciplīna
meaning"toinstruct".Disciplinemeansistobringunder
controlandtraininhabitsofobedience
•Itmeanstoactinanorderlymannerwithpride,meticulous
attentiontodetails,mutualrespectandconfidence.
•Ingeneraldisciplinereferstosystematicinstructiontoa
persontofollowaparticularcodeofconduct
•Self-disciplinemeanscorrectingorregulatingoneselfforthe
sakeofimprovement.Peopleinallwalksoflife,have
improvedtheirlife,learnednewskills,overcamedifficulties
andhardships
Three D’s to unlock the gates of success--Desire, Dedication and Discipline.

2. Examples of Discipline

3. Nature
is the best mirror of Perfect
Discipline …

4. Earth, Sun, Moon and other planets are governed by certain
laws to maintain perfect harmony…

5. Even Ocean Waves respect the Laws of Gravity…

6. There is a System even in Jungle Raj…

7. Even the Potter’s wheel has a message–any one who does not
do things the right way … has to pay the price….

8. There is a discipline even in games and sports…
The Umpire’s job is to ensure that the rules of the game are followed…

9. Even Prayers have a discipline …

10. In Music all those singing in chorus have to maintain the same tune.

11. Ask anyone who practices Martial Arts.
He would tell why you need to Synchronize the Mind. Body & Soul…

12. Can you conceive of an Army without discipline…

13. Even Airline Pilots follow instructions of the Air Traffic Controller…

14. Roadsare the only exception … where you have red lights & signals
to warn you before crossing the line between discipline & indiscipline

15. When You Have Discipline Everywhereelse in Life…
Why not in this Office?

16. Discipline At The Workplace
•Disciplineisbestdefinedas"theartoflearningcertain
behaviors"-togetwhatwecanofourdesireswhileinteracting
andrespectingthedesiresofothers….
•Workplacedisciplinemeans,abidingbytherules,policiesand
guidelinesofthecompany.
•Thisinvolvesfollowingtheinstructionsofpeopleinpositions
ofauthority
•Disciplinedoesn'tmeanslavery.Adisciplinedpersonhasfull
freedom.Butthisfreedomissuchthatitneitherdisturbsthe
societynorinterfereswithother'sfreedom.
Take 20 of our best people away, and Microsoft would become
an unimportant company--Bill Gates

17. Signs of Discipline at Work
•Complete your assignments on time
•Avoid false commitments-Promise only what you can deliver
•Stay focused on task
•Work toward personal and community goals
•Try again and again
•Ignore pressure
•Choose productive activities
•Control your tempers
•Think before speaking
•Weigh your words carefully before speaking
•Be a good listener-listen and observe more, talk less…

18. Importance of Discipline
•Apopularmisconceptionsisthatthepeoplewhoendupbeing
successfulachievethissuccessthroughshortcuts,notworking
hard.
•Successfulpeopleattributetheirachievementstodisciplineand
practice.Disciplineisvitalforeverylivingbeing.
•Onlydisciplinedpeopleevergetanywhereinlife.
•Withoutdisciplinemankindwillberuined.
•Disciplineisessentialineverydaylife
•Disciplinemeanstheobservanceofcertainwell-definedrules
•Withoutdisciplinetherecanbenosociety,governmentornation
canexist.
•Whetheritisbrushingyourteethinthemorning,ridingabicycleor
climbingamountaineverythingrequiressomesortofdiscipline.

19. How you can discipline yourself
•Decide that you really want to be self-disciplined. Your desire will
motivate you to make good choices.
•Make a personal commitment. Write down specific things to do.
•Make a list of what you can and cannot do.
•Accept responsibility for your own behavior. Don't blame others for
your actions and decisions.
•Practice. Self-discipline is something you can teach yourself.
•Engage in activities that enhance self-discipline like yoga, walking,
or playing a musical instrument.
•Eliminate harmful habits.
•Spend your time in healthier, more productive ways.
•Start today itself … tomorrow never comes

20. Japan is a perfect example of what disciplined
people can achieve
•Disciplinenotonlyhelpstheindividual,theCompanythesociety
butisanimportantattributefornationbuilding….LookatJapan,
IsraelandsomeoftheotherEuropeancountries.Whyhavethese
countriesprogressed–becauseofdiscipline,bornoutofasenseof
responsibilitytowardsthesocietyandthepeople.
•JapanorforthatmatterGermanyweretotallydemolishedinthe
worldwar-II.Yettheynotonlyresurrectedthemselvesbutmade
greatprogressbecauseoftheirpeoplewhounderstoodtheir
responsibilitytowardsthenation.Theresultsindisciplineinevery
field.ThatishowJapanmadeaplaceforitselfintheworld.

21. Discipline guarantees Success

22. Indiscipline leads to chaos

23. Surely you would not like to be a victim of indiscipline…

24. There is always a thin line between discipline & indiscipline
That is your LaxmanRekha…