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Discipline serves a critical role in a person’s life. It takes a great deal of mental strength to resist the temptations of instant gratification these days. Being told “no” by one’s parents is the foundation to this trait. Without this, a person may not be able to exercise a filter against using violence to solve problems. It helps to be able to see delayed gratification as a higher reward. It’s the idea of “work hard now, get the reward later” as opposed to “get the reward now, work later”. It’s the ability to compose oneself during intense emotional stress.