# Elbert Hubbard: self-discipline is doing what you should when you should 2026-08-16T10:22:36+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Elbert Hubbard, the American writer and philosopher, defined self-discipline as the ability to do what you should do when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not. His quote emphasizes that motivation is temporary but discipline creates consistency. Success requires action regardless of feelings. Hubbard, born in 1856 in Bloomington, Illinois, founded the Roycroft artisan community and was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. His works include "A Message to Garcia" and "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great." In today's distracted world, his message on resisting easy options and staying committed to priorities remains relevant. ## Coverage - livemint.com This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Elbert Hubbard, United States Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/elbert-hubbard-self-discipline-is-doing-what-you-should-when-you-should/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/elbert-hubbard-self-discipline-is-doing-what-you-should-when-you-should/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/