B.S. Biology & Exercise Science, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
There are two definitions of discipline that are especially useful: I) Doing what must be done regardless of whether you feel like it or not. II) Choosing what you want most over what you want right now. Discipline is synonymous with agency and self-control. Together, these definitions capture the essence
The noun 'stoic,' used to describe someone demonstrating mental fortitude during hardship, derives its meaning from the philosophy of Stoicism. While the term and the philosophy are conceptually linked, 'stoic' can also stand alone as a virtue. Being stoic is often misunderstood as suppressing emotions in
When I played college football, one of our traditions was for each player to choose one word that would keep him focused and accountable throughout the season. Our team (Endicott gulls 2020-2024) went on to win three consecutive DIII CCC championships, so there must have been something to our "