Consistency is primary habit formation 101. We all struggle with it hard. That's the humanity within us. Habits form through consistent, day-after-day commitment to ourselves. If we don't have commitment to ourselves, that's a big area to start looking and asking why. Easier said than done.
If you want it bad enough, you'll break the bad habits and develop the discipline and will power needed to move forward in the right direction that's needed for yourself and your family. I've worked in the construction industry my whole adult life. I'm guilty of gas station food, energy drinks and fast food. I woke up one morning and decided I'd had enough.🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@d1rty129 Better that way than some parts of your body, like blood vessels around the heart etc. giving you a very rude wakeup call. I know I have to change things, but I did not manage yet. I seem to be still too comfortable with how things are.
That part about freeing your mind by having good habits so you don’t need to decide the little things every time is great. As a general contractor and finish carpenter I got up really early, read, wrote, ate, loaded up and got to jobsite early before anyone else. That gave me peace and quiet to walk through and plan my work mentally with no distractions. That way as the day progressed I just had to execute the tasks instead of decide. I had already done the job in my head. It made my work life enjoyable, and efficient.
“Love/Hate” equals balance. For myself, Integrity- Doing the Right Thing When No One Is Watching- has been the cornerstone of my self discipline journey. Second to this- Humility, Remaining Teachable. Thank you for your time and dedication Essential Craftsman. I will always carry you in my thoughts/ memories and hold you in high esteem.
I think with humility you mentioned one of the most important part for anyone to improve and develop. Staying aware, that there is always something to be taught and staying aware to learn the things you come upon, be it from others doing things differently or by experiencing things that work better or don´t work at all. No matter if someone has decades of experience under his belt or it is just an apprentice, you may learn from anyone. and don´t be shy to show others your experience so they can learn. Also when working in a team, this is sometimes even harder, make use of others more capable of certain things than yourself and admit that others may do certain things better than yourself. That does not only help you to improve, but get the best out of working in a team. There is no shame in failing once in a while, it is just another oportunity to learn. On the other hand, although it might be a noble idea to strive for perfection, at some point trying to reach perfection is the enemy of getting things done properly. Learning that good enough sometimes is the only goal than can be achieved, and trying to do better just may make things worse. The day you think you know it all and there is no one you may learn something from, you are in a mindset that will make you fail hard, as you may not even realize anymore that you are failing.
You're a great man. I've been watching essential craftsmen for years now, and you inspire me to be a better person, You are very emotionally intelligent and a great role model. Thank you, Sir
I’m 43 years old 25 years of carpentry. Super grateful for the Foremen that were wise like you that mentored me. Now I watch a video from you to gain some of that wisdom. Thank you.
A lifetime of experience distilled into 10 minutes of timeless wisdom. I am so grateful to be able to reflect on what Scott brings to the table. One cannot put a value to this kind of conversation. Thank you Scott!
Great wisdom. It reminds me of a scripture about balancing the demands of life. “And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength”
I have fount that what I thought I wanted and needed when I was young turned out to be not so important to me as I got older.. I am a retired journeyman craftsman (Carpenter and Machinist) and Engineer and 82 years old, healthy and still doing craft work as a hobby. . We all get older but not everyone becomes wiser. Never give up!!
Scott….I love the way you break things down and make me feel like you are sitting across the table from me. Thanks for taking the time to help all of us grow.
It’s good to watch and listen to good men doing good things. I’ve learned stuff and been entertained by you sir. May god continue to bless you and shine through you.
Yeah, like my family, the only person I can rely on is my wife she is an honorable woman. I thank God for sending her to me she is my friend, and my wife and I love her with every ounce of my flesh.
Well said. I’m really digging how you’ve been integrating more of your faith into these videos. You’re every bit the kind of person I want to be when I’m older and if I could have watched videos like this of my grandpas and the wisdom they’d acquired in their life I would probably watch them every day. Great content!
I don’t know but Everytime and every video I watch from you bring me chill, calms me down because I’m always anxious and and I watch your videos and I calm down. Maybe the experience that you have you’re able to transfer that through works and the videos
You sir, are a wise man. Thank you for baring your soul for the benefit of your viewers. Like you I am a “more mature” man with lots of hard earned experience. I wish I had someone like you to tell me these things when I was younger. I pray I will be the voice of wisdom for the younger generation around me.
I've had great men to teach and mentor me as a young man; things to do, things to avoid, the proper way to conduct yourself in the world... ...but damned if I listened. I've had to learn most lessons the hard way!
This is the most honest human talk about discipline and work ethic. Thanks for not spouting off like these gurus constantly do about their ultra discipline and look how much better I am than you! 😂
I wish, and long for, especially younger people (but not exclusively), understood 'your word is your bond' and that truth (even if we don't agree w/ it), integrity, a sense of right & wrong are instrumental toward the path of character. Decency, kindness, not lying - these things matter and many of this is slipping away and justifications for poor behavior abound. Discipline is an element of these things.
Scott and Team, These videos you release espousing the wisdom gained over a lifetime are some of the best content on your channel. I thank you for being a teacher of men! Hearing you encourage to "Keep up the good work", and knowing how sincerely you mean it never fails to being a smile to my face!
So awesome to see you using your platform to share your Faith and the benefits of obedience to the Truth. The world need this! Also bought one of you hammers for a Concrete Contractor buddy of mine and he absolutely loves it! Thanks for all that you do for the world “keep up the good work”
You are a good man. Your videos are wholesome, informative and inspiring. Thank you for using your platform for encouraging belief in Jesus and the value of a respectable work ethic. I pray you and your viewers will be blessed.
Scott, you are my American hero. Construction and life are both heavy and difficult. You do a beautiful job of articulating your connection to your work, life, and purpose. When I began my journey into construction, I would have never imagined the difficulty and slog in all aspects of it. The money keeps us all going and moving, but connecting it to bigger concepts makes it worth dedicating your life to. I battle with love, hate, and discipline with my work every day at every turn, and this message really resonates. Thank you, and keep doing the good work.
I struggle along these lines. You have given me some real practical wisdom in this my friend. I think that my attempt at particular disciplines has and is causing me some friendship and fellowship difficulties. Thank you !
34 years old now with a 5 year old daughter... and this was a very helpful video for me... things haven't been easy being a single dad, but i strive to be the best I can everyday. Praying, and hitting the punching bag for 10 minutes at night, and if i have time in the morning for 5 minutes before my day of Work help immensely! Thanks for the words of wisdom! very inspirational
Thank you for being here for me man, cant say i know your name still but your always here when i need the of wisdom and encouragement. I messaged you when i formed my own buisness in 2020, actually went with essential as the first name in my buisness partly inspired by you. Papaw died when i was a younger man and you have really filled in that empty space for advice believe it or not. Ive been feeling rather overwhelmed and overworked as of lately. Ive built a tremendous reputation for craftsmanship and integrity so the schedule is always 6 to 8 months out which can put kind of a gogogogo mentality in me. This year i have taken a bit more time for myself and to ride/wrench on my motorcycles but now i just want to put everything on hold to rest. Still working consistently, doing estimates every week to build that schedule and trying to shoehorn in some time for myself and my family but its definitely difficult to juggle. Often the buisness is still taking the lions share of my time. Dont know where i was going with that but, somhow your videos have kept that fire stoked when it starts to smolder. Thank you brother.
Scott, I really appreciate these videos of self reflection and your humility in speaking on your experiences! As a fellow tradesman, I really look up to you and you’re like the father I wish I always had!
Excellent perspective on balancing self-discipline with spontanity! This balance is key not only for personal growth but also for staying adaptable and responsive to life's unpredictable moments. 🔑
You're kind of like the father I never had as a man well into his 30s. My father was there, but he sure wasn't "there" when I needed him for wisdom like this.
A person is capable of absolutely destroying themself through self discipline. Of wading into a pit of misery and standing there until they melt, all out of willpower. Functional healthy self discipline is nearly identical to self compassion, and having mentors to look to who model that healthy self discipline can make a world of difference to a young person getting started in life.
Scott, with this video I identified something in my perception of you that has been crystallizing for some time: if you were not born to be a maker, you would've/could've/maybe are being in some sense, a fine pastor. Thanks for all the good work.
You might not be a Navy Seal, but you and Jocko are the first two individuals I think about when I am being lazy or procrastinating. His devil may care just do it and sick biceps, and your inspiring level of productivity, skill, and familiar dedication is enough to make any man put on the running shoes and pick up the hammer!
Very good advice. I thought of this as building structure in your life to maintain focus and progress. I found early on that doing this made a huge difference. In the midst of that, maintaining personal integrity was supremely important to me. Organization, focus and determination. And yes, a value system (faith) makes the whole thing combine into a meaningful life.
God Bless You!!!!!!!!!!!! How do you know when we all need to hear this and get the inspiration needed to make the positive changes in our lives?. THANK YOU AND BLESSINGS TO YOU AND ALL IN YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, this was a timely encouragement. Knowing what we should and should not be disciplined about is just as important as having discipline itself, and it might even be the most important thing about which we should be disciplined.
Drove by the new gate today on my way to visit family and all I have to say is the wood is looking good. Cant wait to watch the video. Hope you all have a good memorial day weekend.
Dad said the question to ask, in any situation, is always "What does love look like in this context?" Because it looks different, especially when you're figuring what it looks like for the person in that situation with the least power, the most risk. Sometimes, it's you, but most times, it isn't. Get consistent on asking and answering that question honestly, and deeply, and all the rest follows.
How do we teach self-awareness to our children? How can we effectively mentor it to our greenhorns? Wonderful video. Maybe my favourite so far. You have a grace and consideration that I aspire to. Thank you for years of guidance.
I second the idea of good habits. I call them "best practices". I try to optimize standard, everyday actions and interactions so they end in an increase in both myself and those around me. My therapist drilled into me: "Is today as good or better than yesterday? If not, then why not? Can we change the 'why'?" You can't always change bad into good but you can certainly aim for what's better.
Routines and regimens are highly underrated. It gives me the flexibility to deal with adversity when it comes along. I get the feeling that my self discipline rubs some people the wrong way as I tend to tip the scales in my favor, even though I've earned it. I like seeing scenes of you and your large family and you playing the upright bass.
That was very well spoken, and I couldn’t agree more, with a hectic lifestyle of kids, family, work, visitors it seems sometimes hard to form good progressive habits or even have the will power to start them sometimes, especially with a young family and everyone is working or at school.
Funny….we’re the same age, and we have mirrored disciplines. I’ve told a lot of younger that disciplines are important and foundational. But I’ve also told them that disciplines are something that you decide to do, and not to expect much applause or support from those around you…..but looking at your comments….that’s a lot of praise!
You are not wrong! I would add an adage to it though .... It is good to reassess yourself periodically! This comes from personal experience, but this might not be the right time and place for that story ;o) You have two eyes, two ears and one mouth for a good reason! ..... or as we say here in Northern England (UK) Hear all. See all. Say Nowt!
Thank you sir. In my experience it's possible to be both over-disciplined and under-disciplined at the same time. Those unhelpful extremes are not either/or but can work together to prevent the proper balance of discipline and responsiveness. We are all works in progress.
I have a bad habit of beating myself up for not doing stuff I planned to do. Woodworking is a hobby and there’s stuff I plan to do all the time. But if I’m tired from work or my interest pivots to something else that day, I beat myself up for not doing what I planned. Same goes for music if I don’t practice when I planned to. I wish I could shut that part of my brain off and just relax!
Scott, I too have struggled with self discipline (might be that my name is Scott as well, and I’m 66) and have beaten myself up for years over it. It was easier when I worked for someone else, for myself, not so much. You are not alone.
In my 47 years, inconsistency is the primary habit I’ve unconsciously developed.
Consistency is primary habit formation 101. We all struggle with it hard. That's the humanity within us. Habits form through consistent, day-after-day commitment to ourselves. If we don't have commitment to ourselves, that's a big area to start looking and asking why. Easier said than done.
Well, people without predictable schedules are somewhat harder to kidnap.
@@djszal we all know we naturally lack self discipline. So we need to learn how to consistently kick our own behind to get things done.
If you want it bad enough, you'll break the bad habits and develop the discipline and will power needed to move forward in the right direction that's needed for yourself and your family.
I've worked in the construction industry my whole adult life. I'm guilty of gas station food, energy drinks and fast food.
I woke up one morning and decided I'd had enough.🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@d1rty129 Better that way than some parts of your body, like blood vessels around the heart etc. giving you a very rude wakeup call.
I know I have to change things, but I did not manage yet. I seem to be still too comfortable with how things are.
That part about freeing your mind by having good habits so you don’t need to decide the little things every time is great. As a general contractor and finish carpenter I got up really early, read, wrote, ate, loaded up and got to jobsite early before anyone else. That gave me peace and quiet to walk through and plan my work mentally with no distractions. That way as the day progressed I just had to execute the tasks instead of decide. I had already done the job in my head. It made my work life enjoyable, and efficient.
“Love/Hate” equals balance. For myself, Integrity- Doing the Right Thing When No One Is Watching- has been the cornerstone of my self discipline journey. Second to this- Humility, Remaining Teachable. Thank you for your time and dedication Essential Craftsman. I will always carry you in my thoughts/ memories and hold you in high esteem.
I think with humility you mentioned one of the most important part for anyone to improve and develop.
Staying aware, that there is always something to be taught and staying aware to learn the things you come upon, be it from others doing things differently or by experiencing things that work better or don´t work at all. No matter if someone has decades of experience under his belt or it is just an apprentice, you may learn from anyone. and don´t be shy to show others your experience so they can learn. Also when working in a team, this is sometimes even harder, make use of others more capable of certain things than yourself and admit that others may do certain things better than yourself. That does not only help you to improve, but get the best out of working in a team.
There is no shame in failing once in a while, it is just another oportunity to learn.
On the other hand, although it might be a noble idea to strive for perfection, at some point trying to reach perfection is the enemy of getting things done properly. Learning that good enough sometimes is the only goal than can be achieved, and trying to do better just may make things worse.
The day you think you know it all and there is no one you may learn something from, you are in a mindset that will make you fail hard, as you may not even realize anymore that you are failing.
You're a great man. I've been watching essential craftsmen for years now, and you inspire me to be a better person, You are very emotionally intelligent and a great role model. Thank you, Sir
I’m 43 years old 25 years of carpentry. Super grateful for the Foremen that were wise like you that mentored me. Now I watch a video from you to gain some of that wisdom. Thank you.
The awareness around “self discipline” is in and of itself noble.
A lifetime of experience distilled into 10 minutes of timeless wisdom.
I am so grateful to be able to reflect on what Scott brings to the table. One cannot put a value to this kind of conversation.
Thank you Scott!
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Great wisdom. It reminds me of a scripture about balancing the demands of life.
“And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength”
Agreed. (That's not part of the Biblical Canon though, it's from extra biblical additions by the LDS)
@@johngorecki930Correct. This scripture comes from the Book of Mormon.
Essential Craftsman for President!
What a terrific summary, and without all the routine buzz-speak that so many other channels use. Thank you!
I have fount that what I thought I wanted and needed when I was young turned out to be not so important to me as I got older.. I am a retired journeyman craftsman (Carpenter and Machinist) and Engineer and 82 years old, healthy and still doing craft work as a hobby. . We all get older but not everyone becomes wiser. Never give up!!
Scott….I love the way you break things down and make me feel like you are sitting across the table from me. Thanks for taking the time to help all of us grow.
It’s good to watch and listen to good men doing good things. I’ve learned stuff and been entertained by you sir. May god continue to bless you and shine through you.
I am very disciplined about procrastination. I do at least a bit of it every day.
@kiwi
LOL😎
I hear ya bro, I swear that tomorrow I am gonna file my taxes for 1984
1984 is now, so don't rush it.
The, your right.@@kiwigrunt330 Maybe by the year 2525, if there is anyone left alive
Most people simply want to use and then take for granted a man with knowledge and skills. They are nowhere to be found when that man ever needs help.
Yeah, like my family, the only person I can rely on is my wife she is an honorable woman. I thank God for sending her to me she is my friend, and my wife and I love her with every ounce of my flesh.
Well said. I’m really digging how you’ve been integrating more of your faith into these videos. You’re every bit the kind of person I want to be when I’m older and if I could have watched videos like this of my grandpas and the wisdom they’d acquired in their life I would probably watch them every day. Great content!
I don’t know but Everytime and every video I watch from you bring me chill, calms me down because I’m always anxious and and I watch your videos and I calm down.
Maybe the experience that you have you’re able to transfer that through works and the videos
You sir, are a wise man. Thank you for baring your soul for the benefit of your viewers. Like you I am a “more mature” man with lots of hard earned experience. I wish I had someone like you to tell me these things when I was younger. I pray I will be the voice of wisdom for the younger generation around me.
I've had great men to teach and mentor me as a young man; things to do, things to avoid, the proper way to conduct yourself in the world...
...but damned if I listened. I've had to learn most lessons the hard way!
great words to start my weekend with
As a younger guy starting out self-employed, thank you for these videos. Keep up the good work. Also, thank you for sharing your faith.
This resonates and him home to me more then ever . Discipline equals freedom. Persistence over pain
This is the most honest human talk about discipline and work ethic. Thanks for not spouting off like these gurus constantly do about their ultra discipline and look how much better I am than you! 😂
I appreciate Scott's wisdom more than most. I have really learned a lot from him.
I wish, and long for, especially younger people (but not exclusively), understood 'your word is your bond' and that truth (even if we don't agree w/ it), integrity, a sense of right & wrong are instrumental toward the path of character. Decency, kindness, not lying - these things matter and many of this is slipping away and justifications for poor behavior abound. Discipline is an element of these things.
Scott and Team,
These videos you release espousing the wisdom gained over a lifetime are some of the best content on your channel. I thank you for being a teacher of men!
Hearing you encourage to "Keep up the good work", and knowing how sincerely you mean it never fails to being a smile to my face!
I don’t often comment, but please know how much I appreciate your blend wisdom and practical insight.
Thank you
So awesome to see you using your platform to share your Faith and the benefits of obedience to the Truth. The world need this! Also bought one of you hammers for a Concrete Contractor buddy of mine and he absolutely loves it! Thanks for all that you do for the world “keep up the good work”
You are a good man. Your videos are wholesome, informative and inspiring. Thank you for using your platform for encouraging belief in Jesus and the value of a respectable work ethic. I pray you and your viewers will be blessed.
Scott, you are my American hero. Construction and life are both heavy and difficult. You do a beautiful job of articulating your connection to your work, life, and purpose. When I began my journey into construction, I would have never imagined the difficulty and slog in all aspects of it. The money keeps us all going and moving, but connecting it to bigger concepts makes it worth dedicating your life to. I battle with love, hate, and discipline with my work every day at every turn, and this message really resonates. Thank you, and keep doing the good work.
I struggle along these lines.
You have given me some real practical wisdom in this my friend.
I think that my attempt at particular disciplines has and is causing me some friendship and fellowship difficulties.
Thank you !
34 years old now with a 5 year old daughter... and this was a very helpful video for me... things haven't been easy being a single dad, but i strive to be the best I can everyday. Praying, and hitting the punching bag for 10 minutes at night, and if i have time in the morning for 5 minutes before my day of Work help immensely! Thanks for the words of wisdom! very inspirational
So much respect to this gentleman!
Thank you for being here for me man, cant say i know your name still but your always here when i need the of wisdom and encouragement.
I messaged you when i formed my own buisness in 2020, actually went with essential as the first name in my buisness partly inspired by you. Papaw died when i was a younger man and you have really filled in that empty space for advice believe it or not.
Ive been feeling rather overwhelmed and overworked as of lately. Ive built a tremendous reputation for craftsmanship and integrity so the schedule is always 6 to 8 months out which can put kind of a gogogogo mentality in me. This year i have taken a bit more time for myself and to ride/wrench on my motorcycles but now i just want to put everything on hold to rest.
Still working consistently, doing estimates every week to build that schedule and trying to shoehorn in some time for myself and my family but its definitely difficult to juggle. Often the buisness is still taking the lions share of my time.
Dont know where i was going with that but, somhow your videos have kept that fire stoked when it starts to smolder. Thank you brother.
Keep up the great wisdom chats Scott, we need more roll models like you on the interwebs! And congrats on your 1.3+Mil subs! You deserve it and more!
Scott, I really appreciate these videos of self reflection and your humility in speaking on your experiences! As a fellow tradesman, I really look up to you and you’re like the father I wish I always had!
I never new my grandfather's but I truly would've loved to have had a grandfather like you. Would've been not only a true pleasure but a real honor.
Your advice and the way you explain your experience’s both on the job at hand, and your Christian faith are very admirable
Man I wish I could tell you how much these videos help me. Thank you sir and keep up the good work.
Thank You Scott for this video! Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend with your family. I love your channel. Keep up the great work!
Excellent perspective on balancing self-discipline with spontanity! This balance is key not only for personal growth but also for staying adaptable and responsive to life's unpredictable moments. 🔑
You're kind of like the father I never had as a man well into his 30s. My father was there, but he sure wasn't "there" when I needed him for wisdom like this.
I really appreciate these videos. Please keep it up.
A person is capable of absolutely destroying themself through self discipline. Of wading into a pit of misery and standing there until they melt, all out of willpower. Functional healthy self discipline is nearly identical to self compassion, and having mentors to look to who model that healthy self discipline can make a world of difference to a young person getting started in life.
Sir, you are the man. I wish to have half the plethora of knowledge you display.
You're a God darn inspiration and a half
Scott, with this video I identified something in my perception of you that has been crystallizing for some time: if you were not born to be a maker, you would've/could've/maybe are being in some sense, a fine pastor. Thanks for all the good work.
Thanks for sharing your faith and for reminding me to think about all of the nuances of self discipline.
Excellent discussion Scott. Definitely food for thought for all of us. Thank you.
Thank you for your videos, these and the ones focused on the work side of things.
You might not be a Navy Seal, but you and Jocko are the first two individuals I think about when I am being lazy or procrastinating. His devil may care just do it and sick biceps, and your inspiring level of productivity, skill, and familiar dedication is enough to make any man put on the running shoes and pick up the hammer!
Couldn’t have said it better. 100% agree. Thank you sir!
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to make these videos us kids really appreciate it
This was a good one. I've seen a few of your videos here and there, and I might start watching more of them now.
Very good advice. I thought of this as building structure in your life to maintain focus and progress. I found early on that doing this made a huge difference. In the midst of that, maintaining personal integrity was supremely important to me. Organization, focus and determination. And yes, a value system (faith) makes the whole thing combine into a meaningful life.
God Bless you Sir. You've opened up my thinking!
God Bless You!!!!!!!!!!!! How do you know when we all need to hear this and get the inspiration needed to make the positive changes in our lives?. THANK YOU AND BLESSINGS TO YOU AND ALL IN YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Scott, you just spoke for the everyman in so many ways. Australia
Thank you, this was a timely encouragement. Knowing what we should and should not be disciplined about is just as important as having discipline itself, and it might even be the most important thing about which we should be disciplined.
Fantastic message 🙏🏼
Drove by the new gate today on my way to visit family and all I have to say is the wood is looking good. Cant wait to watch the video. Hope you all have a good memorial day weekend.
Thanks for the awesome content and great videos!!
Thanks Scott.
Wow, so much wisdom! I thought I knew a lot about self discipline but Scott taught me some things here that I didn’t know
Dad said the question to ask, in any situation, is always "What does love look like in this context?" Because it looks different, especially when you're figuring what it looks like for the person in that situation with the least power, the most risk. Sometimes, it's you, but most times, it isn't. Get consistent on asking and answering that question honestly, and deeply, and all the rest follows.
Thank you for your wisdom!!!
Amen Brother, spot on!
Amen Brother! Preach On !!!
Thank you Sir for sharing your insights about Life.I remember my grandfather in you.God bless you always.
Great teachers guide us thru 🙏 🙌, thank you, sir.😊
I love your content, thanks for the video needed to hear this today.
How do we teach self-awareness to our children? How can we effectively mentor it to our greenhorns?
Wonderful video. Maybe my favourite so far. You have a grace and consideration that I aspire to. Thank you for years of guidance.
This channel is so good.
so much wisdom thanks
Thank you!!!
Thank you, sir! This was a master class!
I second the idea of good habits. I call them "best practices". I try to optimize standard, everyday actions and interactions so they end in an increase in both myself and those around me. My therapist drilled into me: "Is today as good or better than yesterday? If not, then why not? Can we change the 'why'?" You can't always change bad into good but you can certainly aim for what's better.
Thanks friend, I am coming out of two really hard hard years. I needed this little talk. Phil
Routines and regimens are highly underrated. It gives me the flexibility to deal with adversity when it comes along. I get the feeling that my self discipline rubs some people the wrong way as I tend to tip the scales in my favor, even though I've earned it.
I like seeing scenes of you and your large family and you playing the upright bass.
Man that was amazing. God bless you
Very good and to the point. Thank you!
That was very well spoken, and I couldn’t agree more, with a hectic lifestyle of kids, family, work, visitors it seems sometimes hard to form good progressive habits or even have the will power to start them sometimes, especially with a young family and everyone is working or at school.
I look up to you so much. You are the example of who I want to be like at your age.
Funny….we’re the same age, and we have mirrored disciplines. I’ve told a lot of younger that disciplines are important and foundational. But I’ve also told them that disciplines are something that you decide to do, and not to expect much applause or support from those around you…..but looking at your comments….that’s a lot of praise!
A “Question Of Balance” is a good Moody Blues album and an even better question to ask yourself.
This was excellent! Thank you
I love your truck. What a tank.
True wisdom! Thanks!
@Scott
THANK YOU !🙏
You are not wrong!
I would add an adage to it though .... It is good to reassess yourself periodically!
This comes from personal experience, but this might not be the right time and place for that story ;o)
You have two eyes, two ears and one mouth for a good reason! ..... or as we say here in Northern England (UK) Hear all. See all. Say Nowt!
Best one yet
Thankyou Scott
Just awesome sir!
Thank you sir. In my experience it's possible to be both over-disciplined and under-disciplined at the same time. Those unhelpful extremes are not either/or but can work together to prevent the proper balance of discipline and responsiveness. We are all works in progress.
Great insight, separate wants and needs.
I have a bad habit of beating myself up for not doing stuff I planned to do. Woodworking is a hobby and there’s stuff I plan to do all the time. But if I’m tired from work or my interest pivots to something else that day, I beat myself up for not doing what I planned. Same goes for music if I don’t practice when I planned to. I wish I could shut that part of my brain off and just relax!
Good message ❤
This hit me like a punch to the gut. 😮
Scott, I too have struggled with self discipline (might be that my name is Scott as well, and I’m 66) and have beaten myself up for years over it. It was easier when I worked for someone else, for myself, not so much. You are not alone.
I needed this
Thank you for sharing your heart, may the living God guide you in your steps as you finish your days
Excellent video, thanks