Discipline Quote by Haruki Murakami
““Fortunately, these two disciplines—focus and endurance—are different from talent, since they can be acquired and sharpened through training.””
About This Quote
Source Book: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Haruki Murakami, 2007
Focus and endurance are trainable skills, unlike innate talent, and can be developed through practice.
In simple terms: Train focus and endurance.
Key Takeaway
Practice builds these skills.
Themes
discipline
training
skill development
mindset
Mood
motivational
determined
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Athletic training
- academic study
- creative work
Key Concepts
Deliberate practice
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you train your focus?
- What endurance challenges will you tackle?
A Different Perspective
Talent myth can discourage effort.
