The Not-So-Guru's Playbook: Sarcasm & Serenity for Hustlers

The Not-So-Guru's Playbook: Sarcasm & Serenity for Hustlers

Mental Mastery

Mental Mastery

Reframing discipline as self-respect, not restriction

The Not-So-Guru's avatar
The Not-So-Guru
Jul 03, 2025
∙ Paid
Share

Here’s something no one told me when I was younger: Every time you keep a promise to yourself, you earn self-respect. And every time you break one, you chip away at it.

Most people think discipline is about grit or sacrifice or grinding through misery. It’s not. At its core, discipline is about integrity—with yourself. When you say, “I’m going to work ou…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Not-So-Guru's Playbook: Sarcasm & Serenity for Hustlers to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 The Not-So-Guru. All Rights Reserved.
Publisher Privacy ∙ Publisher Terms
Substack
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture