One of my buddies is self-publishing
a series of novels.
She’s working completely for herself.
She doesn’t have any firm deadlines.
Unfortunately, this means
there’s no urgency.
She has been giving
every other ’emergency’ priority
and she has been procrastinating.
Her book was supposed to release in July.
Now, she’s talking about
a January release date.
When we work for ourselves,
we HAVE to give ourselves deadlines
and we HAVE to meet these deadlines.
Make yourself accountable.
Tell family, friends about your deadlines.
One of my loved ones plans a special event
after each of my important deadlines.
If I don’t make the deadline,
he cancels or goes without me.
If no one else is giving you a deadline,
YOU have to give yourself a deadline.
Get it done.