Shipping matters. ”
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“Seth Godin often says this, but I’ve started to internalize it in a different way this year. I used to think about shipping (publishing a post, or getting something out there) as serving others. But now I think it’s more about delivering on a commitment to myself. ”
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“In 2021, I have published two LinkedIn posts every week. No exceptions. I’m publishing this post while on vacation, not because anybody out there is going to miss it if I don’t, but because _I_ will know. If I say it’s okay to skip, I can always rationalize a reason to skip, and I don’t want to set that precedent.”
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“I try to always deliver on my commitments to my family and my clients: why would I not do the same for myself? As I often tell my clients, delivering on commitments to others before yourself is letting others determine your priorities, rather than deciding yourself.”
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“By consistently writing my LinkedIn posts and biweekly newsletter, I am taking a stand that I do not want to let myself down. I feel that practicing that commitment to myself will build the muscle that allows me to more consistently improve and grow. Shipping garners feedback, after all.”
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“So what commitment do you make to yourself? What will you ship?”
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“#commitment #discipline #prioritization #personaldevelopment #coaching ”
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