r/discipline

Community Overview

About r/discipline

Your goals will not be reached without discipline. If you're grinding towards anything, you've come to the right place. This community's mission is to give a voice for everyone to share their story. Help yourself and others make real progress towards goals.

The community at a glance

r/discipline is a Subreddit for Personal Growth and Goal Chasers with roughly 103K members. It has been around since 2010. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Motivation communities list. It is the 10th largest community in the Personal Growth topic page.

Roughly 75K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Discipline, Motivation, and Habits. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests.

On Reddit
Established 2010
103K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +75K members
Growth: +266.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 83 members
  • 2014: 119 members
  • 2015: 258 members
  • 2016: 639 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2024: 14K members
  • 2025: 64K members
  • 2026: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 24K members
  • Sep: 10K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 9K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 780 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. How to be more attractive in 5 simple steps
    2. What’s one habit that had a big impact on your day?
    3. This book completely changed the way I think about discipline
    #1
    Advice Requests
    How to be more attractive in 5 simple steps · What’s one habit that had a big impact on your day? · This book completely changed the way I think about discipline
    7
  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I built an web app around the 3 rules of Atomic Habits
    2. need help to fix my routine
    3. Best mobile apps for discipline (Not the ones that only take your money)
    #2
    Solution Requests
    I built an web app around the 3 rules of Atomic Habits · need help to fix my routine · Best mobile apps for discipline (Not the ones that only take your money)
    3
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. I officially published my first book: Success Is a Choice.
    #3
    Self-Promotion
    I officially published my first book: Success Is a Choice.
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Feeling Frustrated - Time to quit weed
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Feeling Frustrated - Time to quit weed
    1

Topics

  • Discipline
    128 posts in the past month
    1. My older brother explained discipline in a way that finally made it click. I haven't been the same since.
    2. My grandfather (87) explained discipline in one sentence that changed everything
    3. Discipline Will Take You Places Motivation Never Could
    #1
    Discipline
    My older brother explained discipline in a way that finally made it click. I haven't been the same since. · My grandfather (87) explained discipline in one sentence that changed everything · Discipline Will Take You Places Motivation Never Could
    128
  • Motivation
    48 posts in the past month
    1. Discipline Will Take You Places Motivation Never Could
    2. I wasted 2 years waiting for motivation — here’s what finally worked
    3. Day 4 : I’ve motivated myself to get back on my feet and become the best version of myself. Motivation is just the spark—discipline is what gets you there. Don’t repeat my mistakes: take action. Thank you for being here for me. Let me know if you want me to keep posting these notes—I’d be happy to!
    #2
    Motivation
    Discipline Will Take You Places Motivation Never Could · I wasted 2 years waiting for motivation — here’s what finally worked · Day 4 : I’ve motivated myself to get back on my feet and become the best version of myself. Motivation is just the spark—discipline is what gets you there. Don’t repeat my mistakes: take action. Thank you for being here for me. Let me know if you want me to keep posting these notes—I’d be happy to!
    48
  • Habits
    46 posts in the past month
    1. I analyzed why elite performers (Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and MLB stars) rarely "choke." Here are the 5 habits that usually kill performance.
    2. 5 Habits to Fix Your Life (The Elite Code)
    3. the problem with my habits was never the habits
    #3
    Habits
    I analyzed why elite performers (Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and MLB stars) rarely "choke." Here are the 5 habits that usually kill performance. · 5 Habits to Fix Your Life (The Elite Code) · the problem with my habits was never the habits
    46
  • Struggling
    43 posts in the past month
    1. 42 years old. Five kids. I got tired of becoming someone I didn’t respect
    2. Hard Times Reveals Your True Character
    3. I stopped touching my phone for the first hour of the day and it rewired my entire life
    #4
    Struggling
    42 years old. Five kids. I got tired of becoming someone I didn’t respect · Hard Times Reveals Your True Character · I stopped touching my phone for the first hour of the day and it rewired my entire life
    43
  • Productivity
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Stop relying on willpower for your mental health. Build better systems instead.
    2. Escaping the magnetic pull of social media?
    3. Most “productive” people I know are just better at hiding burnout
    #5
    Productivity
    Stop relying on willpower for your mental health. Build better systems instead. · Escaping the magnetic pull of social media? · Most “productive” people I know are just better at hiding burnout
    31

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/discipline for?
Best for Personal Growth and Goal Chasers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
Is r/discipline free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/discipline have?
Roughly 103K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/discipline on?
r/discipline runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/discipline cover?
On the Hive Index, r/discipline is organized under Personal Growth, Goal Chasers.
How do I join r/discipline?
You can join r/discipline by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Personal Growth communities like?
Communities for people working on habits, mindset, and self-improvement in a broad sense. You will find daily check-ins, coaching spaces, and peer support across Discord, WhatsApp, and subscription communities on various platforms. Range from casual motivation groups to more structured personal development programs.

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