Don’t let perfection become procrastination. Do it now. ― Danielle LaPorte
At the Moment of Commitment…
Promise yourself that you will never give up on your dreams. Commit yourself and begin to realize the opportunities that just seem to come out of nowhere.
Make “Someday” Today
Have you ever caught yourself saying these dangerous words: “SOMEDAY I will…”
It’s oh-so-easy to delay what we most need to do with this very common excuse. When applying this “someday” syndrome to our dreams, we are setting ourselves up to experience regret later because opportunity is not patient and hates being stood up.
PASSIONATE ACTION:
Make time right now to take one specific step towards the achievement of your dreams. Not tomorrow, not later, not in a minute, but now. Yes, right NOW. If your happiness is important to you, then Do It Now!
One Powerful Way to Overcome Procrastination
Is procrastination overpowering you? Have you stopped or put off any actions, thinking that you’ll get to it “someday?”
Take an honest look at your self-talk. Do you find yourself telling stories about why you can’t be, do, or have something you really desire? What stories (read: excuses) are causing you to delay or not take any real actions?
Do any of these self-talk stories sound familiar?
- I don’t have enough time
- I don’t have enough money
- My job is getting in the way
- It’s too much work
- It’s too risky
- I don’t have the right education/degree/experience
- I’m too young/too old
- My family and friends won’t agree or understand
- And so on…
To get back on track towards realizing your dreams, begin to understand that these are all self-imposed limitations that we create for ourselves. This is procrastination disguising itself as logical rationalization in an attempt to stop all dream-achieving activity.
How can you defeat procrastination?
Two words —> Build Momentum.
Determine the results you desire for yourself and then find a way to take momentum-building actions on a regular and consistent basis. Set yourself up to win by developing the right system that works for you.
The best momentum-building systems are the ones that get you to take action before any thoughts of procrastination can enter your mind. Your objective is to find a way to make your actions automatic.
Here are a few examples of setting yourself up to win by building momentum:
- Fitness: Have your running shoes/gear ready and next to your bed so you can get up to run first thing in the morning
- Writing: Write 1 paragraph, or 1 page, every day etc.
- Reading: Read 1 paragraph, or 1 chapter, every day etc.
- Meditation: Meditate for 5 minutes, or 20 minutes, every day etc.
- Finances: Save $1, or $5 every day, etc.
- Fitness: Walk 20 minutes, every day, etc.
By building up the right momentum, you will begin establishing powerful habits that accelerate the achievement of your desires. You’ll find yourself automatically taking on increasingly larger actions as you naturally level up. Purposefully build up your momentum and procrastination won’t stand a chance!
Even If You’re On the Right Track…
Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. — Will Rogers
As a digital entrepreneur it’s a good feeling when you know you’re on the right track. You’ve got your goals and a game plan, and you have a clear vision of the path ahead of you.
Now, don’t get caught up in complacency! Mental laziness and lack of movement are your enemies!
Today, let’s commit ourselves to taking massive action no matter what track we currently find ourselves on.