Finishing What You Start
Principle-First
Deadlines are effective for getting things done.
Consider your remarkable ability to turn in an academic assignment just minutes before it’s due, regardless of what the night before required.
This is Parkinson’s Law in action, which states that work expands (or contracts) to fill the time allotted for completion.
Meeting deadlines set by teachers or bosses is one thing. Meeting deadlines set by yourself is a whole different challenge.
These could be self-imposed targets, such as launching a side hustle, choosing a therapist, or having a difficult conversation (to name a few).
Today, I’ll share simple strategies to help you conquer these ever-important, ever-elusive, self-imposed deadlines.
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Impact (9.5/10)
Back in 2021, I was working full-time as a management consultant. During my journaling one morning, I had a vision for the newsletter you’re reading today.
I’d always been good at meeting deadlines set by others—whether parents, friends, teachers, or bosses. (This likely stems from my people-pleasing tendencies.)
My identity was someone who could ”get stuff done.” So, I figured the launch of this newsletter would be no different! I set a deadline for launching my website and newsletter in 3 months.