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You’re probably familiar with a “bro” image of a self-disciplined person. They eat plain chicken breast for the purest macros. They quote popular habits advice. They never miss a workout.

This particular stereotype is pervasive, but there’s much more to being a self-disciplined person than that cliche.

Let’s review five under-appreciated signs that someone (perhaps you) is a self-disciplined person.

1. You Can Keep Friends

Ill-disciplined people blow up friendships in a variety of ways.

Running hot and cold on friends.

Outlandish behavior, like drunkenness or “embarrassing” behavior in groups that puts people off.

Not biting their tongue when they should and saying hurtful things.

Flaky behavior, like not showing up to confirmed plans.

Annoying behaviors the person can’t see or help, like one-upping their friends (their achievements are always bigger).

Being able to keep friends over the long term signals you’re not doing any of these things. It’s a signal that you've overcome a big list of ill-disciplined behaviors.

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