“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” – Abraham Lincoln

 

Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most. — Abraham Lincoln
Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most. — Abraham Lincoln

1. Opening Icebreaker (5 min)

  • Show the quote image (center screen)

  • Prompt: What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you read this?

2. Reframing Discipline (10 min)

  1. Key Point: Discipline isn’t just “self‑control”—it’s a strategic capability.

  2. Discuss:

    • In your own words, how could discipline move us from “fire‑fighting” to predictable execution?

    • Can you share an example where lack of discipline cost us time, money, or morale?

3. Measuring the Impact (10 min)

  1. Key Point: Tie discipline to hard metrics (leading vs. lagging indicators).

  2. Discuss:

    • Which single KPI—schedule adherence, defect‑rate, or engagement—would you add to our dashboard today?

    • How might we capture that data with minimal overhead?

4. Five Pillars Exploration (20 min)**

Break into five small groups—each takes one pillar below. Spend 4 minutes per pillar:

PillarFocus Question
Habit EngineeringWhat 15 min micro‑commitment could we pilot this week?
Environment DesignWhat single “trigger” can we introduce to promote deep work?
Accountability FrameworksHow would you map RACI for our next major release?
Feedback LoopsWhat 2‑question pulse survey would you run after Sprint 1?
Mindset TrainingWhat pre‑mortem scenario should we plan for Q3?

—After 10 minutes, each group reports one actionable takeaway.

5. Roadblock Brainstorm (10 min)

  • Prompt: Identify one barrier (e.g., procrastination, burnout, executive buy‑in) you face most.

  • Follow‑up: What’s a quick win we could deploy immediately to mitigate it?

6. Wrap‑Up & Next Steps (5 min)

  1. Volunteer: Who will own the pilot for Discipline KPI tracking?

  2. Commit: What’s one micro‑habit each of us will adopt this week?

  3. Date: Schedule a 15‑min “Discipline Check‑in” for next Friday.

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