DELAY GRATIFICATION (SPARTAN VIRTUE: DISCIPLINE) In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves … self-discipline with all of them came first. —HARRY S. TRUMAN Self-control is like a muscle; the more you exercise it the stronger it gets. Every time you avoid something that tempts you, you strengthen your resolve to resist future temptations. This is an important principle to understand because it’s such a powerful tool for success. In almost any area in which you want to achieve something worthwhile—in your career, relationships, finances, or
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