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Self-mastery is pivotal in the journey to success. If you lack control over your emotions, actions, or responses, then life will control you. Mastery of the self involves rigorous discipline and a commitment to making the right choices—especially when they feel the most challenging.
Every moment of lost control or succumbing to laziness subtracts from your progress. Real power is born from mastering the most difficult opponent: yourself. If you desire success, it begins with mastering your thoughts, reactions, and ultimately, your destiny.