6 Areas of Life Where Successful Leaders Practice Self-Discipline

#1 – Successful people master their moods.

Read Proverbs 25:28, TLB

They live by their commitments not their emotions.

#2 – Successful people watch their words.

Read Proverbs 13:3, NIV

They put their minds in gear before opening their mouths.

#3 – Successful people restrain their reactions.

Read Proverbs 19:11, GNT

• Response is more important than reaction.
• Successful people know success comes as a result of choices not conditions.
• How much can you take before you lose your cool? ______________________________________________________________
• A lot of potential influence can be cut short by a short temper.

#4 – Successful people stick to their schedule.

Read Ephesians 5:15-16

If you don’t determine how you will spend your time, you can be sure that others will decide for you.

#5 – Successful people manage their money.

Read Proverbs 21:20, TLB

They learn to live on less than what they make, and they invest the difference into savings and give to causes that matter.

Successful people maintain their health.

Read 1 Thessalonians 4:4

They form habits in their eating and activities that keep their energy level up and help them last through stressful seasons in good health.

Where do you need to develop self-control? 

• The disciplines you establish today will determine your success tomorrow.
• It takes more than will-power; it takes a power greater than ourselves.
• The more we accept God’s control over our life, the more self-control He gives you!