Let's Talk About Strength

[TheSlasher]

When the word "strength" and/or "power" comes into play, what gets into your mind?

 

[MOTU]

Power and strength are different. Power and Authority are different. Authority seeks to accomplish, power seeks to control. Strength is a tool to do either, and is founded in self discipline.

 

[TheSlasher]

Power and strength are different. Power and Authority are different. Authority seeks to accomplish, power seeks to control. Strength is a tool to do either, and is founded in self discipline.

Hi MOTU. Thanks for the reply. Your remark on the difference between authority and power reminded me of a chapter from Robert Greene and 50 Cent's The 50th Law, and also of Greene's The 48 Laws of Power, and ultimately, your remark on strength reminded me of his most recent book to date, Mastery. Since strength is the foundation of both, and its foundation is self-discipline, how do you propose could I improve more on my self-discipline? Based on my own experience, I find it lacking that all I have to do is a strict schedule, my emotions had to be engaged on the activity as well. That being said, do you also have other ways on how I can improve this? And do you think there are different kinds of strength that I should know of and improve in myself?

Thanks!

 

[MOTU]

This topic is good for me too Slasher. My self discipline is very good when it comes to things that I want to do but are difficult. But not so good on things that I don't see value in but know that I still need to do. I also struggle with self discipline when it comes to eating and drinking... while I have significantly improved in this area, I still tend to be impulsive.

I think strength, honor, integrity and self control are things that you *live* every day... not things that you accomplish at some point and then move on. The mere fact that you are thinking about this, and value your own character, will help keep you on the right path.

 

[TheSlasher]

True, one of my problems now is persistence. For example, I could start studying but one point, I'd get tired and so stop for a while, and unknowingly, I'd be stopping altogether. By the way, I think the most difficult part when it comes to harnessing our discipline is starting, except for resuming after a break.