4. Apply the "rule of one"
Psychologically, we feed off feeling like we have completed something. The challenge with bigger goals is it often takes a longer time to complete them. And this is one reason why we fail to follow through. Thus, we need to reshape our perspective on what it means to accomplish things while using the "rule of one ." Let's say you set out a goal of rewriting your company's employee training manual, and you know it is going to take at least a month to complete the task. Instead of feeling dejected and overwhelmed every day that is not completed, insert the goal of the "rule of one" to the task.
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