1. Demonstrate strong commitment.
Be totally committed to your resolution. Use self-talk that announces your commitment to reach your objectives. Burn the bridges that are attached to doubt and hesitancy. Consider the words of Ella Wilcox: “There is no chance, no destiny, no fate that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.”

2. Act on your goal at the first opportunity.
Do not procrastinate progress. Review your goals and determine what the initial or next step should be—then, take that step the first chance you get.

3. Practice daily.
Reaching high levels of productivity is a skill that requires practice like any other developing skill. Let the realization of your goals be a daily activity. Remember that life happens day-by-day, event-by-event. Plan something today that gets you closer to your ideal. the size of the step is unimportant —the direction is all important.

4. Never let an exception occur.
Exceptions are diversions and roadblocks. Don’t allow them unless and until your new habit is firmly rooted and is in your comfort zone. Diversions should be short and planned for—don’t lose sight of your objective.

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William James , from his classic text: The Principles of Psychology

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