Usage Note
Selbstdisziplin is the ability to control one's impulses and maintain productive habits. It is a popular concept in productivity literature and often contrasted with Prokrastination. No plural is commonly used.
Examples
"Ohne Selbstdisziplin ist es schwer, langfristige Ziele zu erreichen."
Natural Translation
Without self-discipline it is hard to achieve long-term goals.
Literal Translation
Without self-discipline is it hard, long-term goals to achieve.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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