Very good, @galenkp. Discipline is an essential aspect of living life well, I believe. You have some interesting ideas for working on continuous improvement. Some of which I do not recall seeing before now.

"Would you say you're disciplined or undisciplined an either way why?"

Yes, I am disciplined. First, I had the example of my parents. If we don't have modeled for us, at an early age, what living life well looks like? While they can be overcome, we're going to have challenges.

Second, I have grown very accustomed to a relatively simple thought process of having a clear-minded list of what needs to be done. And then I get it done, almost to a fault. Why do I say that? While perseverance is also an essential part of life, I believe there comes a time when we have to give ourselves permission to let go.

A very hard lesson for me, but one which has significantly reduced my stress. A little late, but I am still here.

A key part of my task list is setting the priority of getting them done. Then quite literally having a "1, 2, 3, A, B, C" method of "checking boxes," as I get them done. A satisfactory day ends with consistently getting the top 3 items checked off. A great day is getting the next 3 items checked off.

More than that is unrealistic and setting yourself up for failure, as the quality of your work is every bit as important as the quantity. It has your signature on it, whether literally there or not. We want it to speak well for us and our integrity. That is our words and our actions need to consistently line up.