Taking charge of your life or career is a huge responsibility and you must be committed to it. However, you will naturally try to give yourself a break or follow the least cumbersome path to success. You will also run into many distractions. These distractions, taking unnecessary breaks, or looking for shortcuts, might delay your success. This is why mentors have a strict sense of discipline and create boundaries in respect of what you can or cannot do. These are what help create a solid work ethic, unshaken focus, and help you set your priorities in the right way.