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Don’t rely on willpower to finish your projects. Tell a story instead.
I’ve always had an easy time getting things done. For my entire working life, I’ve worked on multiple projects at once. As an academic, I juggled teaching with research — usually three or four research projects and two or three teaching assignments.
But shortly after I became a solopreneur, I found myself with half a dozen projects in different stages of “done.” I couldn’t seem to finish them. It looked like I’d have nothing to show for all my efforts.
Lots of creative juices were flowing in the wrong direction.
While I worked in my home office, I glanced enviously at what other people were doing. They were writing books, accepting speaking engagements, appearing on podcasts…and they were posting on Facebook about traveling, attending concerts and rescuing dogs at the shelter.
At the same time, I was overwhelmed with ideas. I was in full creative mode but suppressed any opportunity to do what I’d enjoy. I had to finish these projects.
