How to be more disciplined (animated short story)

In this video essay, I discuss how a fictional character - known as Lucas - became more disciplined and changed his life with greater self-control.

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As always, thanks for watching!
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On this channel, video essays are written essays that are read aloud and animated. The goal is to make the viewer think differently or deeper about a topic and attempt to provide some educational value. Any studies mentioned in a video are simply my interpretation of them and do not necessarily reflect the views of the researchers.

[kiorq]

I remember watching this video like a year or so ago. I’ve always been trying to discipline myself, but I tried to do so many at a time, I never thought to only take on one task until it’s second nature to me like this video thought me. Now I have money in the bank for a rainy day. I get more out of my day. This video really was a stepping stone to where I’m still heading for in life today.

[mmaacc]

1. Find the reason why
2. Focus on singular activities
3. Plan for temptation

[rae]

See, this was my problem.

I tried to change everything all at once, and when I couldn't, guilt would take over me. If I wasn't perfect in everything, if I didn't study hard enough, if I didn't work out that day, then I would throw myself into a panic attack and convince myself it was the end of the world.

Overcoming perfectionism is the first step, then habits.

[sysmixy]

Lucas looks like he came out as the protagonist in the “Disastrous Life of Saiki-K.”

[jamal]

idk who lucas is but im very proud of him, keep it up champ

[somalsagar]

Lucas cooks for his sister.
Lucas is disciplined.
Be like Lucas.

[chrisaguilar]

Crazy how this story is what actually happened to me. I lost my mom, leaving my older sister and I to figure out life on our own. I HAD to adapt to a routine that would be self disciplinary; so then it’ll keep me on the right tack towards success. A lot of temptations hit me everyday but I alternate it with going to the gym. Currently in my first semester of college and dedicating my education and career to my mother 🙏🏽. This video was the first thing I seen on my recommended and tapped in. Thanks for the information and motivation !

[teddycarr]

Lucas didn't seem any happier after all that. His facial expression remained the same. Studies show poker face is vital to be a Lucas.

[Maggie-eyhv]

Building self Discipline~
1- Have a strong reason why

2-Focus on one task only, when one task becomes a habit, add another one

3- Pre plan for temptation

[batuhan]

What I learned from this video :

1. Find your own why: To discipline yourself first you must find yourself a strong "why".
2. Focus on singular activities: If you want to improve your discipline, you must focus on one task only, and once it became a habit you can direct your willpower onto another.
3. Pre-planning for temptation: This will help you to avoid you having to exercise willpower to resist the temptation.

[computer]

How did he do it? *He didn't have a choice.*

[alexazul]

I can relate to the strong motivation. In high School I was at a 2.7 GPA going into my Junior year. One night, about midway through Junior year, my dad came out of his room drenched in sweat and looking very very sick during a family party. I knew he was showing signs of a heart attack because coincidentally, I had hung-out with a friend of mine who's dad was recovering from one. I had to beg my family to take him to the hospital and he indeed had a heart attack while at the ER. The morning after he told me I had saved his life. If he hadn't gone in he would've passed away.

I can't describe to you guys how I felt that night or the nights following on how I could stoop so low with my education and be so bad at life. I was smart but I was being dragged down by girls, the friends I surrounded myself with, and to some extent partying but above all it was my doing. I was lazy, had no motivation, etc etc. All these realizations came as a result of losing the one man who saw more in me than anyone else.

The rest of that year I did everything with a chip on my shoulder. I refused to be average or to have no chance at going to college. From Junior year to the end of senior year, I didn't fall below a 4.0 and I retook enough classes that my GPA went up to a 3.6 by the time college applications came around. There was plenty of crying, plenty of "I cant solve this problem" because I never tried in my life but all it took was discipline and the drive to keep going. I got into a few schools, and now I'm going into my second year as a Mechanical Engineering Major.

Discipline is everything. I still have my fall-outs in school but each time its a learning lesson rather than something I didn't put enough effort into. Invest in yourself, discipline yourself, set goals and you won't believe how quickly things will turn around.

These past two years have been some of the best of my life and it all came from one of the worst time periods of my life.

[swinxfee]

This isnt just an informative video. This is a story and i am now emotionally involved with lucas

[chaskanawi]

But.. He didn't smile once.. Even after he married.. I'm concerned I hope he's happy now

[chriswashingtonbeats]

*Watches video* "I'm gonna get some more self-discipline!" *Sees cool video* "Just one more video, and then I'll do it..."

[casandra]

I'm currently practicing self discipline. Drinking and smoking were almost a daily habit for me. I set a self goal for at least 6 months sober. Proud to say I'm 2 months down and 10 pounds lighter! It helps so much to have motivation and feedback.

[FreedomKingdom]

I like how instead of throwing facts you tell a story. Beautiful animation!

[vchankobuonloi]

Ways to become more disciplined:
1. Finding his strong reason why
2. Developing discipline through singular activities
3. Pre-planning for temptation (cám dỗ)

[andrewross]

Motivation got me to the gym, discipline keeps me going.

[MathGurl]

But why does Lucas always look so sad?