Section 1 | Self-Discipline and Success (pg 21)

Here's the answers to the questions at the end of chapter 1: 1.) If my work life and career were ideal, they would look like me helping others to achieve their dreams, in life –rather that’s helping them become homeowners, getting the body they want, or having the integrity in their relationships with God, theirselves, and their family and friends.
In order to achieve it, I must further develop my relationship with God, close more deals in real estate (become a better realtor), and find ways to serve others and console others.
2.) If my family life were ideal, God and I would be friends, His son Jesus and I would be best friends and brothers, my sons would be great friends and followers of Christ, and I would have a wife and maybe a pet dog. We would learn life together and practice godliness together. We would love and respect each other and do God’s will together. We would be generous with our time, and money and my home would be full of laughter and joy, peace, good food, delicious snacks, nice music, comfortable chairs, couches, and beds, and room to play and have fun. We would go to church, or start a ministry together for God’s Kingdom, we would work within our vocations and help others to discover how to do the same. We would all be fit, physically, and more importantly spiritually. We would be a beaming light and flavorful family of God.

In order to make this a reality, I have to remain abiding in Christ, obedient to God’s commands, and sensitive to the Holy Spirits. I must develop a deep trust in God and understanding of His will and plan for my life. I would need to marry a God-fearing woman, that loves me and my kids.

The one discipline that would help me most in this area would be developing a habit of prayer.

3.) If my health were perfect in everyway the disciplines I would have would be as follows:
a. I only eat healthy foods—No candies, No fake foods
b. I would not consume—artificially sweetened drinks, strong alcohol
c. I would go to be early and wake up early
d. I would workout and stretch daily
e. I would not consume unhealthy music, TV, Social Media,
f. I would read more and interact with people
g. I would routinely get checked up medically
h. I would drink lots and lots of water
4.) If my financial situation were ideal today, I would cheerfully tithe, and cheerfully be generous to the poor and needs of the others, financially. I would have the confidence that God provides generously for my needs and my family’s needs and uses to me to accomplish His will
5.) I am not as successful as I would like to be yet, because I am not married to the wife that I know God has in store for me, I lack faith, wisdom, knowledge, self-discipline, financial freedom, and I have physical health goals I have not yet achieved. I still struggle with nicotine and lust. I still struggle to give with a cheerful heart. I also struggle with pride, and poor choices. Training in Godliness daily will help me to achieve all these goals.
6.) Writing down and daily to do list. Sticking to it. Following the plan for the day. Work to get more clients. Read more. Play less video games. Watch less T.V. (Not sure the skill I could develop—Self discipline—Building a better routine)
7.) If I could wave a magic wand and be self disciplined in one area what area would it be? It would be Going to be Early, then Getting Up Early to Pray and Read and Write My Daily Plan.