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Quote by Erich Fromm

“First of all, the practice of an art requires discipline. I shall never be good at anything if I do not do it in a disciplined way; anything I do only if "I am in the mood" may be a nice or amusing hobby, but I shall never become a master in that art.”

Book:THE ART OF LOVING

Work

THE ART OF LOVING

This book explores the complexities of love, offering insights into its nature, dynamics, and importance in human life. It delves into the psychological and emotional aspects of love, providing readers with tools and strategies to cultivate healthy and fulfilling relationships. more

Author

Erich Fromm

Erich Fromm, born on March 23, 1900 in Germany and died on March 18, 1980, was a renowned psychologist. His research covered a wide range of fields including anthropology, philosophy, and religion, particularly known for his studies on human psychology and interpersonal relationships. more

“Having been brought up in a serf-owner’s family, I entered active life, like all young men of my time, with a great deal of confidence in the necessity of commanding, ordering, scolding, punishing, and the like. But when, at an early stage, I had to manage serious enterprises and to deal with men, and when each mistake would lead at once to heavy consequences, I began to appreciate the difference between acting on the principle of command and discipline, and acting on the principle of common understanding. The former works admirably in a military parade, but it is worth nothing where real life is concerned and the aim can be achieved only through the severe effort of many converging wills.”

Discipline Hierarchy Freedom Is Practical

Book:Memoirs of a Revolutionist

Source: Memoirs of a Revolutionist

“He was terrifically disciplined - he was in everything - and discipline, like vigilance, is a near-impossible quality to get someone to abandon.”

Quality Discipline Vigilance

Book:A Little Life

Source: A Little Life

“When I wanted to get into the habit of writing [...] I had to small-chunk-it so much to make this manageable. I started off with the length of a tweet: I commit to writing tweet-length essays everyday! And then eventually I was able to expand that.”

Writing Habit Discipline Habits One Step At A Time Step By Step Disciplined Discipline Yourself Building Habits Creating Habits

Author:David Tian Ph.D

“If you find yourself possessing material and professional accomplishments yet still harbor a lingering emptiness that dampens any sense of achievement or life satisfaction, consider it a sign that your soul yearns for service to a higher purpose—an essential need you may have overlooked”