Deciding to be Disciplined Welcome to the latest episode of the Ninja Selling Podcast, where Matt and Garrett delve into the issue of discipline and its crucial role in the success of a business. Along the way, they talk about the importance of showing up and working on your business consistently, especially as the energy and enthusiasm of the start of the year begins to wane. They go on to highlight the significance of discipline in making a decision between being focused or being distracted, and how that decision affects your ability to work on your business. The correlation between discipline and success in the marketplace is emphasized, and it is pointed out that those who show up consistently and put in the work are seeing the best start to their year in 2023. Our hosts also focus on time management and discipline in the workplace, the importance of focusing and getting things done in a short amount of time, as well as how to manage work-related activities such as phone calls and emails. They explore the idea of using focused, brief periods of time to get tasks done, discuss the benefits of setting aside specific blocks of time for activities, and taking true breaks to avoid burnout. Emphasizing the importance of being disciplined and making decisions that lead to progress, Matt and Garrett demonstrate today how you can attain more control in your workplace, and enjoy even greater success in your business. Another way to enjoy greater success is to join the community of almost 10,000 Ninjas who collaborate, ask and answer questions, network, and more when you join the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook. Leave a voicemail at 208-MY-NINJA if you’d like to offer more direct feedback. Be sure to check out Ninja Selling Events for upcoming installations and other events, and if you’d like personalized help in achieving your goals, visit Ninja Coaching to connect with one of our fantastic coaches.   Episode Highlights: Showing up consistently and working on your business. The difference between those who are disciplined and those who are not  Making the decision to be disciplined and avoid distractions. The correlation between discipline and success in the marketplace in 2023. Focusing and getting things done in a short amount of time Setting aside specific blocks of time for activities like phone calls and emails Taking true breaks to avoid burnout Making decisions that lead to progress How discipline leads to more control in the workplace   Quotes: "Healing from something requires discipline and showing up, doing the things that you need to do or not doing the things you shouldn't be doing that can impede recovery." "The discipline of these different people and how they are consistently showing up, doing the right things, all comes down to the decision of whether they want to be disciplined or distracted." "The ones that are disciplined, and they are showing up routinely, I'm hearing people saying, ‘I'm having the strongest quarter I've ever had.’" "The difference between those who are putting closings together and those who are not is discipline." "When you're focused, you don't need an hour." "It's amazing what you can accomplish in a short amount of time." "They're not at the mercy of everybody else." "It comes down to making the decision."   Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA   Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial   Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching   Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events   Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding   Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli   The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study