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Cody Alt | June 11, 2025

Growing up in a small Montana town, I was taught discipline before I could spell it. Ranch work didn’t care if I was tired. Running heavy equipment demanded focus, not feelings. I worked with adults and I couldn't be the kid that complained. That grit and relentlessness has carried me to over $225 million in online sales as a serial entrepreneur. Discipline wasn’t a choice, it was survival. Now, it’s my weapon. Let me show you how to make it yours.

In a world of excuses and instant gratification, a disciplined man is a rare breed. He’s not swayed by moods. He outworks everyone. He sacrifices comfort for conquest. He says no to the majority of things friends invite them to. When you live like this, you become a force. Someone who scares the weak because they can’t match your actions. Below, I’ll break down why discipline makes you dangerous and give you raw, actionable steps to forge it. No fluff. Just truth.

Why Discipline Makes You Dangerous

A disciplined man is untouchable.

• Masters emotions: No outbursts. No “I don’t feel like it.” He acts on purpose, not impulse.
• Outworks the competition: Every task is non-negotiable. He shows up when others quit.
• Plays the long game: He skips Netflix binges to build something unstoppable. He's up early journaling, reading, mediating while others sleep in.

This combo of emotional control, relentless effort, and patience, turns you into a juggernaut. The weak gossip about you because they’re terrified of your self-command. Let them talk. Their fear fuels your fire. If the conversations you have daily with your "friends" are about other people and gossip vs faith, family, fitness or finance you need some new friends.

Most Men Are Slaves to Feelings

Look around. Guys skip workouts because they’re “not in the mood.” They delay big projects because “today’s not right.” They drown in social media, chasing cheap thrills while their dreams rot. A disciplined man? He doesn’t care how he feels. Tired? He trains. Stressed? Too Bad. Distracted? He locks in and deletes everything that inhibits his growth.

Your feelings are noise. Your standards are signal. Let emotions run your life, and you’re a slave. Put standards first, and you’re free. Most people never grow because it takes insane focus to continue doing the things that need to be done in order to do so. It's a lonely path, but a rewarding one.

How to Forge Unbreakable Discipline

Discipline isn’t complex, but it’s brutal. Most won’t do it. Here’s the formula:

Set Ironclad Standards: Write down clear rules. Train 5 days a week. Read 30 mins daily. Wake at 5 AM. Post them where you can’t ignore them—like your bathroom mirror, desk or where you spend most of your time sitting.

Kill Excuses: Excuses are lies you tell to stay soft.

“No time”? Schedule workouts like client meetings.

“Too tired”? Sleep earlier. Non-negotiable.

“I’ll start later”? That’s code for never. Start now.

Execute Daily: Sick? Do light reps. Busy? Find 10 minutes. Consistency compounds. Miss a day, and you’re slipping toward average.

I heard this somewhere the other day that stuck with me. "Your 80 year old self would give anything to be where you are at today, so do what you're supposed to do so you can grow into who you want to become. These are the good ole' days."

Do this for 30 days, and you’ll feel the shift. Do it for 90, and you’ll be a different man.

Own Your Mornings, Own Your Life

The first hour sets the tone. Weak men snooze. Dangerous men dominate:

• Wake Early: 5 AM, no excuses. Two alarms if you’re weak at first. Don't get on your phone.
• Move Immediately: 10-minute stretch or 20 push-ups. Wake your body. Walk outside, journal, read or just sit in silence and listen to the birds.
• Tackle the Big Task: Write, plan, or choose to tackle critical tasks that need done before the world distracts you. You have the most will power in the morning so get your shit done.

Win the morning, and the day is yours. Lose it, and you’re playing catch-up.

Master Your Mind

Your mind is the battlefield. Control it, or it controls you: I call it little Cody. Your subconscious is always talking, trying to negotiate with yourself out of doing things you should be doing.

• Crush Doubt: When your brain says, “You can’t,” reply, “Watch me.” Then do the work.
• Silence Excuses: “I’m tired” means you’re weak. Replace it with, “I’ll show up.”
• Build Accountability: Tell a friend your goal and deadline. Write it down. Make failure public.

A 2021 study in the Journal of Applied Psychology showed men who practiced mental control daily were 47% more productive and 33% less stressed. Master your mind, and nothing stops you.

The 90-Day Challenge

Want proof you’re serious? Commit to one hard thing daily for 90 days. Pick one:

• Cold Showers: 2 minutes every morning. Builds mental toughness. Cold exposure boosts alertness by 250%.
• 5 AM Wake-Ups: No snooze. Ever. Get the fuck up.
• Daily Workouts: 30 minutes minimum, no skips. Bodyweight counts. Show up.
• No Distractions: Lock your phone. Log every time you scroll and why. Shame kills bad habits.

Most quit by day 5. If you last 90, you’re not just disciplined, you’re dangerous.

Discipline Is a Lifestyle

Discipline doesn’t stop at the gym or office. It’s 24/7:

• Training: No missed sessions. Even 15 push-ups in a hotel room counts.
• Nutrition: No “cheat days” because “it’s Friday.” Eat like a machine: protein, veggies, minimal junk. (mine is candy and I slip up, but I recognize it and stop, were not robots mistakes will happen, notice them and get back on track.)
• Mindset: Swap complaints for solutions. See obstacles as opportunities.
• Pressure: When life hits, stay calm. Analyze. Act. Be calculated. You’ve trained for this.

A man disciplined in every area commands respect without saying a word.

Your Presence Is Power

A disciplined man doesn’t need to brag. His actions scream:

• He’s calm in chaos.
• He doesn’t chase likes or approval.
• He doesn’t bitch and moan, he builds.

Discipline separates the weak from the strong. Weak men drift. Strong men dominate.

Choose to Be Dangerous

You’ve got two paths:

• Stay average: Snooze, scroll, stall, don't workout, gossip, eat like shit.
• Become dangerous: Commit to discipline, consistency, and power.

Montana taught me this: the world doesn’t owe you shit. You earn it through discipline. Everyone thinks its motivation but it isn't. That comes and goes. Start today. Pick one standard—5 AM wake-up, no social media, daily reps—and stick to it for 90 days. Share your progress with a friend or get a buddy to join with you and hold you accountable.

Discipline is a choice. Choose power. Choose respect. Choose to be the man they fear.

That's it for this week. Hope you enjoyed it.

Your Montana Friend,

Cody

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