About the Book: Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control
To master anything, one must first master themselvesones emotions, ones
thoughts, ones actions. Eisenhower famously said that freedom is really the
opportunity to practice self-discipline. Cicero called the virtue of temperance
the polish of life. Without boundaries and restraint, we risk not only failing
to meet our full potential and jeopardizing what we have achieved, but we ensure
misery and shame. In a world of temptation and excess, this ancient idea is more
urgent than ever.
In Discipline is Destiny, Holiday draws on the stories of historical figures we
can emulate as pillars of self-discipline, including Lou