BLUF
Feeling well appears to come first. Higher wellbeing predicts stronger self-control over time. Discipline alone does not lift happiness. Positive emotion seems to fuel persistence, focus, and follow-through—reshaping how people should approach goals and performance.Learning Outcomes
• Recognise how wellbeing influences persistence and task discipline under pressure.
• Apply wellbeing-first approaches to sustain performance during long or demanding periods.
• Reassess leadership and training habits that rely only on willpower and compliance.
