In my experience self-discipline is built through practice.
The sudden switch to discipline - to go from total laziness around an activity to doing it consistently from just a decision - is better described as a personal change.
When the latter happens it doesn't feel much like discipline to do the activity anymore. It's as Brutha said about the smoker and non-smoker decision (which my grandfather successfully went through): it's possible to go through that total switch but I'd argue it's because you've changed and not your capacity for discipline.
These changes can be prompted (and perhaps are usually prompted) by traumatic experiences or hitting rock bottom.
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