Publicly commit to those interim goals. Once you’ve set your subgoals, enlist the power of public commitment. We’re far more likely to stick to a goal if we have someone holding us accountable. One way to surmount a slump is to tell someone else how and when you’ll get something done. Suppose you’re halfway through writing a thesis, or designing a curriculum, or crafting your organization’s strategic plan. Send out a tweet or post to Facebook saying that you’ll finish your current section by a certain date. Ask your followers to check in with you when that time comes. With so many people
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