As Duke Ellington said: "Without a deadline, baby, I wouldn't do nothin.' And he was right! Most of us are natural procrastinators.... and we just want to have fun!
Deadlines are the magic that make things happen. But it's not that easy. A deadline has to be just right. Make it too short and you'll end up frustrated. Give yourself too much time, and you'll lose interest.
DS = T - P. That is, DS (Deadline Success) = T (time that you need to complete the task), minus P (pinch of time so that you have to stretch to make it happen). No time to waste, no time to relax.... you only have time to focus on results.
Want to make double-sure you get it done. Make a public commitment. If you have given yourself the deadline of cleaning out your garage by Sunday at 3:00 PM, be sure to tell your spouse or best friend. Now that you have "announced" your intention, it will be a little bit tougher to miss. You have set expectations and you don't want to disappoint.
OK. Are you really ready to really make it happen? Then do something right now towards meeting that deadline. Even if it means simply bringing the trash barrel and broom into the garage. You have now started the process. You opened the spigot. You signaled to your mind that you are serious and at 8:00 AM Sunday morning you will be ready to meet the challenge.
Summary: Set a deadline that causes you to stretch but not break. Announce your intention. Do something right now to get you started. The miracle of accomplishment is ready to emerge.
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