When the going gets tough, the tough get going, right? Or do the tough give up? There are certainly times in your life when it’s difficult or seemingly impossible to put one foot in front of the other, to simply wait for inspiration and motivation to strike. Take heed. This may not happen. You need to push yourself past your limits, find your inspiration and keep moving forward.
What can you do to pressure yourself toward achievements? Here are my tips:
- Take charge. If you’re working on a team project that’s stalled, step in and take charge. Reinvigorate it with your new ideas and enthusiasm.
- Become a role model. If you’re in charge and you’re not taking steps to move a project forward, your inertia could be holding everyone back.
- Go the extra mile — whether it’s in a a project for a client, a promise you made to a family member or in any aspect of your life. Give just that little bit extra than your competition and you’ll likely come out ahead.
To be successful you need to push yourself, pressure yourself toward greatness and achieve your goals. What steps can you take today to pressure yourself?