Set a Deadline
A deadline is a way to make a dream more concrete—which is what thinking big is about. A deadline also creates a sense of urgency that motivates you to take action.
Set a deadline to your goals and if you get stuck, ask yourself what’s the worst that can happen if you don’t do it.
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