How Bad Do You Want What You Want?

Courage and commitment aren’t enough to succeed. Clear priorities and a method are critical to get what you want.

Pic by Agberto Guimaraes

The way we start our day defines how it will end.

The decisions we make right after waking up determine our chance of success. I should be on a train on my way to work right now. But I’m still in bed, writing this piece. I normally use my commute time to write but today I have a fever. I could have opted to cancel my priorities because I feel sick, but I’m purposefully keeping them intact.

Writing is one of my top priorities. I’ve committed to publishing at least one piece per week (which I’ve been doing so far for the past three months). I will not let a fever get in my way. That’s how bad I want it.

Every morning, we all face options that can either make or break our goals. Courage and commitment are critical but only if we are clear on what our priorities are.

If it matters to You, Make It Matter

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