Introduction
In popular media, the idea of being controlled by something is usually quite abhorrent.

In science fiction or horror movies, the idea of being taken over by someone or something else is a common trope. In such cases we generally see some poor person lurching about every which way, their eyes wide and staring, their mouths open in a silent scream as they're forced to do something they don't want to do.

At first glance, self-discipline sounds a lot like that. We imagine having a set of rules engraved on the inside of our skulls. We think about all the things we'll have to give up if we're self-disciplined. We think about all those things we'll be forced to do – terrible, awful things that we would never do otherwise.

To many people, self-discipline looks a lot like a self-imposed jail cell.

Would it surprise you to find out that the opposite is true? In some ways practicing self-discipline opens you up to the greatest freedom of all.

While self-discipline is all about control, you're the one calling the shots.

Everything you do becomes the result of a decision you've already made. This isn't you being a zombie, it is you being in control of your destiny. In more control than you ever have been before.

As you read this book, you're going to discover just how much freedom self-discipline gives you. After that, you'll find a whole chapter full of tips of how to put that self-discipline into action.

So, sit back and prepare to be surprised. The freedom that comes from self-discipline is yours for the taking.