We used to say that it was essential that you learn your 3r’s (Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic) in order to be successful in life. Proficiency in these three skills allows us to gain, use, and share knowledge. If knowledge is power, then the absence of these skills can leave us ignorant and impotent. A lazy mind will reject knowledge because with knowledge comes greater responsibility. I want to declare W.A.R. on ignorance and the lazy mind.
Writing and continually refining your vision, goals, ideas, marketing plans, dreams, etc., keeps success at your fingertips and discipline as your guide.
Arithmetic must be used to calculate the cost and return on everything related to numbers, including time, space, and money. If we do the arithmetic daily, our discipline will lead to the successful management of our time, resources, and finances.
Reading is fundamental to the acquisition of knowledge and the execution of many tasks. The discipline of reading is the discipline of learning.
As we apply and sharpen our skills in writing, arithmetic, and reading, success will become our ally and discipline will become our weapon of mass construction.