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6. Reaffirm Your Intentions

When you find yourself deliberating between quitting and following through, state your “I want, I will, and I won’t” statements: 

“I want…” is your end goal and how you will benefit from it.

“I will…” is how you must reach that end goal and the work you need to do to get there.

“I won’t…” is what you shouldn’t do because that action will impede progress toward your end goal.

When you make these statements constantly—your end goal, the steps you must take, and actions to omit to reach it – all becomes crystal clear.

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