Discipline vs Determination

Determination vs. Discipline

In the game of sports determination and discipline are the two key factors needed in order to succeed aside from team work. "The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand." Vince Lombardi. The world of athletics is filled with countless aspects and which the two strongest and most meaningful are determination and discipline. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a mans determination.” Tommy Lasorda. Through determination the average person becomes not so average because not only is he working like the rest but has a fixed intention to achieve a specific purpose. Determination is drastically important in sports because it is the self devotion and self commitment that you give in order to achieve a certain task. There is no other way to success in sports than giving your best and not giving up because at the end of the day the true victor is the one who left everything he had that night and was determined to do all he could to better his team. The determination that comes out from within is one that is of human motivation and personality, one that concerns peoples growth tendencies and their innate psychological needs. It is when the motivated choices that people make, without external influence and interference, guide them and make the intangibles tangible. The Self-Determination Theory is in every athlete and is what bonds a team together. "Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you to think first and act afterward." Napolean Hill. Without self-discipline personal success, goals, and achievements would not be realized. Discipline is having the ability to execute your game plans regardless difficulties, obstacles and discomfort that will come your way. “ Discipline is cultivating a mindset whereby you are ruled by your deliberate choices rather than by your emotions, bad habits, or the sway of others.” John wooden. Discipline is created through preparation and repetition. Repetition creates muscle memory and muscle memory is the predomination of your actions when your caused to just react rather than think. Reaction is built through discipline and commitment in sports.
“Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable, procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.” George Washington. In athletics there are many characteristics that make up a team but two of the most important ones for a team to obtain are determination and discipline. Determination and discipline are essential qualities that must vibrantly live in a team in order to reach great success. Both determination and discipline are of great value and both are the core of team in sports. “By constant self-discipline and self-control you can develop greatness of character. And with determination and discipline working hand in hand the impossible becomes possible.” Grenville Kleiser.