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 which emphasised the importance of self-discipline in achieving one’s goals, had 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.”
The presentation by the Security Architect and Columnist formed part of this year’s “December to Remember” (D2R), a major annual event on KETABUSCO Old Students Association’s (KEBSOSA) calendar, which brings the old students, also known as “Coronat” together for fun and socialisation.
The D2R 2025 edition which took place at KETABUSCO campus featured talk shows, sporting activities, including football and volleyball, and presentation of awards to outstanding students.
Lt Col Dey described self-discipline as the ability to control one’s thoughts, emotions, and actions to achieve goals, even when challenging, stressing that “self-discipline is a muscle that can be developed through practice and consistency.”
“The core concept of self-discipline is delayed gratification. It’s the choice between short-term pleasure and long-term gain,” he explained and cited examples of how self-discipline could lead to career success, good health, and true freedom from bad habits.
Lt Col Dey highlighted the top three benefits of self-discipline as achieving long-term goals, increasing self-confidence, and experiencing true freedom, emphasising that “self-discipline is a skill that creates freedom and is essential for success.”
The presentation identified five pillars of self-discipline: goal clarity, environment design, the power of habits, willpower, and self-talk and mindset, with Lt Col Dey advising the students to use the SMART method to set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals.
Lt Col Dey concluded his presentation 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, saying, “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 saw students ask questions on various topics, including the cut-off grade for admission into the military, the required subjects for military enrollment, and his personal strategy for balancing sports and academics.
A student told Ghana News Agency that the Coronat’s presentation was a valuable lesson for them, emphasising the importance of self-discipline in achieving success.
“His message has inspired me and will help to develop the skills and habits necessary to achieve my goals.”
GNA
