Dialing in Discipline: Tales from the Trenches

🎙️ Unlocking Your Potential with Bennett Schwartz 

Welcome back to The Hired Hub, your podcast hub for everything related to remote work, personal growth, and professional development for Latin American talent. Hosted by Gaby Morales and Jess Torres, Episode #08 features a special guest who lives and breathes transformation: Bennett Schwartz—entrepreneur, performance coach, and podcast host. 

This week’s conversation centers on a crucial theme that separates wishful thinking from tangible results: discipline. 

 

🚀 Why Discipline Matters Now More Than Ever 

In a remote-first work environment, your ability to build structure and sustain productivity doesn’t just rely on your skills—it hinges on discipline. But discipline isn’t about perfection. It’s about building systems, setting priorities, and showing up with consistency. 

According to a McKinsey Global Institute report, employees lose up to 28% of their workweek to distractions and inefficient practices. That’s more than a full day per week—gone. If you’re trying to grow your career, develop professionally, or hit business milestones, regaining that time through discipline is a career superpower. 

Bennett dives into what that looks like in real life. 

 

🔍 Real Results: The $17.5 Million Goal 

One of the episode’s most striking stories features a client of Bennett’s who set a bold, seemingly unreachable goal: acquire $25 million worth of real estate. 

Here’s what happened:
Within seven weeks, that client successfully secured a $17.5 million property. 

This isn’t about overnight success—it’s about strategic thinking, accountability, and a commitment to disciplined action. Bennett emphasizes how clear, stretch goals paired with a solid execution plan can unlock massive opportunities, no matter your starting point. 

💬 “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” 

This real-world case demonstrates the power of combining ambition with structure—two cornerstones of every successful professional development plan. 

 

🧠 Discipline Through Communication 

Discipline isn’t just about time management. It also shows up in how we listen, how we lead, and how we ask questions. 

Bennett highlights the transformative power of communication—especially in coaching environments. Through active listening and well-placed, open-ended questions, leaders can unlock answers that are already within their teams. 

This approach builds trust, autonomy, and clarity. It’s a foundational skill for mentors, managers, and any professional looking to build a strong, sustainable career pathway. 

 

📵 Tech Boundaries & the Modern Work Ethic 

The conversation also touches on one of today’s biggest productivity drains: digital distractions. Notifications, messages, and constant connectivity can fracture your focus—and your follow-through. 

Bennett encourages listeners to get intentional about how they use their digital tools. Turning off alerts, scheduling focused work blocks, and limiting social media can help reclaim mental space and restore discipline. 

📊 Studies show that it takes an average of 23 minutes to refocus after a distraction. Multiply that across a week, and you’re losing hours of valuable career-building time. 

Creating boundaries isn’t about disconnecting from work—it’s about protecting your most valuable resource: attention. 

 

💼 From Personal Growth to Career Expansion 

So, how does all of this connect to career development? 

Discipline is the engine that drives progress. Whether you’re transitioning into remote work, managing a team across time zones, or pursuing new job opportunities, your growth depends on your ability to stay focused and consistent. 

This episode is especially relevant for: 

• 🎯 LATAM professionals designing their long-term career pathway 

• 💼 Remote workers struggling to maintain productivity and boundaries 

• 📈 Aspiring leaders working on their communication and decision-making skills 

• 🧠 Anyone investing in personal growth as a route to professional success 

By leaning into the lessons from Bennett’s work, you’ll walk away with concrete ways to refine your habits, rethink your goals, and reset your path toward the future you want. 

 

📚 3 Questions to Reflect On After Listening 

1. What’s one ambitious goal I’ve been afraid to articulate? 

1. How can I improve my daily discipline to support that goal? 

1. What digital habits are holding back my growth? 

Journaling your responses—or discussing them with a mentor—can help you turn insights into action. 

 

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💬 Final Thoughts

Discipline isn’t glamorous, but it’s what builds empires, careers, and confidence. If you’re ready to take the next step in your professional journey, let Episode #08 be your spark! 

Bennett’s insights aren’t theory—they’re tested in the trenches, and they’ll inspire you to act. 

🎧 The best version of your future starts with today’s discipline. 

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