The Rewards of Discipline: Communication Skills Tip

When I was 16 years old and attending The Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven, Connecticut, I felt on top of my discipline. 16 years old and determined to meet my acting career head on with practice and dedication. I used to skip the social gatherings and Saturday night parties and opt for a night of character development at a local restaurant where I'd meet one of my acting peers to improvise roles in public. I read acting book after acting book; took multiple voice, dance and drama lessons every week; and found refuge in my regimen. I felt extremely passionate about my work during those years when I whole-heartedly attended to my craft. My energy level was unsurpassed. My ability to turn a negative situation into something positive was plausible and my happiness was apparent to all. And I am fortunate to have found a way to integrate my love of the arts into my current career as a communication trainer and coach. I've learned that the deeper we delve, the more concentration it takes to be sure that we stay on a path with heart. It is easy to look at discipline as painful--think about that last 10 minutes you have on the treadmill or pushing the team in the evening hours to stay excited about tomorrow's big day. These moments help define our character. Our earnestness leads to our rewards. Our willpower is self-inspiring. What are you doing today to focus on something that deeply matters? To be added to Lanartco's Communication Performance Tip of the Week, please connect to this link or send your email address to info@lanartco.com.