Keta: Lieutenant Colonel Martin Dziedzorm Dey, a distinguished alumnus of Keta Business College (KETABSCO), has delivered an inspiring presentation on the power of self-discipline to students of the college. The presentation emphasized the importance of self-discipline in achieving one's goals and included Lt Col Dey posing a thought-provoking question to the students: 'What is the one thing holding you back from your biggest goal?' The answer, he revealed, 'is often a lack of consistent action.'
According to Ghana News Agency, the presentation by the Security Architect and Columnist was part of this year's 'December to Remember' (D2R), a major annual event on the KETABUSCO Old Students Association's (KEBSOSA) calendar. The event brings alumni, also known as 'Coronat,' together for fun and socialization. The D2R 2025 edition, held at the KETABUSCO campus, featured talk shows, sporting activities such as football and volleyball, and the presentation of awards to outstanding students.
Lt Col Dey described self-discipline as the ability to control thoughts, emotions, and actions to achieve goals, even when challenging. He stressed that 'self-discipline is a muscle that can be developed through practice and consistency.' He explained that the core concept of self-discipline is delayed gratification, which involves choosing between short-term pleasure and long-term gain. He cited examples of how self-discipline could lead to career success, good health, and freedom from bad habits.
The presentation highlighted the top three benefits of self-discipline as achieving long-term goals, increasing self-confidence, and experiencing true freedom. Lt Col Dey emphasized that 'self-discipline is a skill that creates freedom and is essential for success.' He identified five pillars of self-discipline: goal clarity, environment design, the power of habits, willpower, and self-talk and mindset. He advised students to use the SMART method to set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals.
Lt Col Dey concluded by challenging students to take a 14-day discipline challenge, involving committing to small consistent actions over two weeks to build habits and self-control. He stated, 'Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.'
The interactive session allowed students to ask questions on various topics, including the cut-off grade for military admission, the required subjects for military enrollment, and his personal strategy for balancing sports and academics. A student expressed to Ghana News Agency that the Coronat's presentation was a valuable lesson, highlighting the importance of self-discipline in achieving success and inspiring them to develop the skills and habits necessary to achieve their goals.