[dan-k]

I find it interesting how he contrasts being disciplined with keeping up motivation and focus. I think the truth is actually the polar opposite of this; maintaining motivation and focus is most of what constitutes "discipline." In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if most "disciplined" people you know use at least a couple of these techniques.

Perhaps the key to this is that the techniques trick people into being disciplined without realizing it, because otherwise it feels like a chore.