Twyla Tharp’s Advice on How to Develop Discipline

During my recent interviews with dancers who have left the stage, one theme that came up repeatedly: discipline as a key element for success ( in dance and everything else). I know my past as a dancer still influences the things I do now. For instance, when I mention that I’ve written several books, thecommon response is,”Wow, most people just talk about writing a book. Very few actually do it. How did you manage?” It isn’t a secret, it isn’t magic… it’s all about discipline.

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