I'm sure you remember the last time you have to deliver a project in the next two hours. And because it was something really important, you didn't stop for a minute in those two hours, when deadlines are near, we have a bigger necessity to finish things on time. And we don't have the luxury to procrastinate on those things. If deadlines work so well, why aren't we applying them more in our own personal lives, deadlines are usually set by other people such as our bosses at work. So if you're working for yourself in a personal project, so you don't have to be working full time for yourself. But if you're doing something for you, you should set a deadline for yourself.
Remember, you are your own boss. So it is your duty to give yourself a deadline. Next time you want to achieve a goal such as writing that first book or coding that incredible game. Give yourself a deadline. stick to it make it a necessity to finish the project on time and see it as if it was a project that you have to deliver to a very important client. Sticking to deadlines, especially in work is way easier than sticking to our own deadlines.
That is why some people who work completely for themselves never reach their full potential because we spend a lot of time postponing creative projects but you are now equipped with a tool that will really give you an extra motivation in more productivity. You can even put money in the game to make sure you follow through your plan. Make a Deal with a friend and bet $100 that if you don't finish the project on time, you will be giving him or her that $100 I like to create deadlines all the time for myself. I have till next Friday to publish an online class I have to finish that essay till tomorrow. I have to clean my room today. All of these deadlines are very powerful.
And make myself more committed to actually accomplishing my goals and tests. Creating deadlines for myself is also one of the reasons why 99% of the times I have everything ready on time. Sticking to those deadlines helped me to stay productive every day. And I'm sure they will also help you to in every time you honor your own deadlines, make sure you reward yourself. Take a break and allow yourself to feel the joy of accomplishing the things you really wanted to in the time you set for yourself. Because you are your own boss.
You can decide how you are going to spend your energy, your focus your day and your time.