Why Discipline Falls Apart Without Structure (And How to Rebuild It) - Dre Baldwin

About this episode

Mike Cole discusses the importance of structure in maintaining discipline with guest Dre Baldwin.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the structure that once kept you disciplined… disappears? For a lot of veterans, athletes, and high performers, the real challenge isn’t discipline—it’s what happens when no one is there to enforce it. When the schedule is gone, the expectations are gone, and suddenly… it’s all on you. In this episode of Your Thoughts, Your Reality, Mike Cole sits down with Dre Baldwin—former professional basketball player and creator of the “Work On Your Game” philosophy. D...

People in this episode

Host: Mike Cole

Guest: Dre Baldwin

Topics covered

• discipline
• structure
• high performance
• athletes
• mental resilience

Keywords

• discipline
• structure
• high performers
• athletes
• mental health
• self improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Work On Your Game

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