Career Contessa

Why Discipline Doesn't Work for Most People

October 20, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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 peopleHow enjoyment can make ambitious goals easier to sustainHow to redesign your habits so progress requires less willpowerShow NotesWeekly 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 ResourcesBook 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/ SponsorsUnlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code CONTESSA at irestore.com/CONTESSA! #irestorepodShop 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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