Is self-discipline important? The answer is, of course! People who are self-disciplined get more done and keep moving forward in their lives. Anyone can become more self-disciplined. All you have to do is study the basics of time management and learn how to create specific plans and schedule your time accordingly. For example, at the front desk of a practice you can increase your productivity by 20% – 30% by organizing your approach so that you know exactly what you want to accomplish each day.