Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control (The Stoic Virtues Series)

by Ryan Holiday

come.” “When do you want to quit, Lou?” McCarthy

Do you want to be rotting or ripening? Are you getting better? Because if you’re not . . . then you’re probably getting worse.

The insecure are unable to do this. They fear being criticized. They fear letting people see behind the scenes.

Tyrants are unable to do this. Egotists are unable to do this too. The cheap are unable to do this.

The fire within us can burn bright enough to warm others. The light within us can illuminate the path for others. What we accomplish can make things possible for others.