Want to get a difficult task accomplished? Set a tight, firm deadline. This forces you to focus on the goal and achieve the "impossible." Consider rewarding yourself if you make the deadline. (GH)
I must confess that this hasn't worked for me -- I must have a hidden rebellious streak somewhere. I set myself a deadline, promise myself a reward if I meet it, and then -- because I'm my own boss -- I miss the deadline and give myself the reward anyway because nobody is here to stop me! :-O Now, if someone else gives me a deadline, like a client, that's a whole different story. I will knock myself out meeting THAT deadline.
I must confess that this hasn't worked for me -- I must have a hidden rebellious streak somewhere. I set myself a deadline, promise myself a reward if I meet it, and then -- because I'm my own boss -- I miss the deadline and give myself the reward anyway because nobody is here to stop me! :-O Now, if someone else gives me a deadline, like a client, that's a whole different story. I will knock myself out meeting THAT deadline.
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