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Oct 20, 2026 32 min

Why Discipline Doesn't Work for Most People

from Career Contessa

Think you need more discipline to reach your goals? Jia Jiang, bestselling author of Rejection Proof and Easy Discipline, explains why relying on willpower and working harder often backfires—and what to do instead. You’ll learn: Why traditional discipline doesn’t work for most people How enjoyment can make ambitious goals easier to sustain How to redesign your habits so progress requires less willpower Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: Newsletter: https://blog.jiajiang.com/ Website: https://www.jiajiang.com/ Book: https://www.jiajiang.com/easydiscipline Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code CONTESSA at irestore.com/CONTESSA! #irestorepod Shop now at Fabletics.com/CONTESSA to get 70–80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Nuuly is a great value at $98 a month, but right now you can get $28 off your first month when you sign up with code CONTESSA.

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