One should refine self-criticism into a precise strategy for progress rather than letting it manifest as a general feeling of incompetence.

“You want to take that self-criticism and narrow it to the point where it turns into a strategy for progress.”

Developing discipline requires persistent effort, even when tasks feel difficult, and this consistency builds character over time.

“I forced myself to sit and write every day and some days I was highly productive and other days I wasn't wasn't so productive, but every day if I sat long enough, I was a little bit productive. And then I got better at being productive”