Want to Save $20? Set a Goal.
Posted on 18 January 2007
I think that setting milestones/deadlines is the surest way of achieving something.
Especially if you’re not working for the man.
- At a job:
The man sets deadlines for you, so that you can be productive during the time when the man is paying you. - At school:
Why do we have midterms, quizzes, and final exams in college? They’re deadlines to ensure that you will be productive and learn. - Video games:
Without getting past that boss in level 8, you will never get to level 9.
I’m constantly setting goals for myself because I am inherently a lazy mofo. I decided recently to try something new with a close friend:
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I am telling him to set a goal and a deadline. If he doesn’t reach his goal by the deadline, he owes me $20 in cash.
Save me!
Think about it. You really don’t want to give a friend $20 free. So do it. Achieve that goal. And feel good about it after it’s happened and you don’t owe anybody anything.
I challenge YOU to set a goal and deadline (now) and have a friend hold you accountable.
Anybody gutsy enough to tell me your goal? ;) If so, leave a comment.
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January 18th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
wait, what if i DO reach my goal? I get nothing? I guess I get the satisfaction of achieving my goal. ha ha ha.
what if my goal is to give you, tony chung, 20 dollars? ooo, think about it.
January 19th, 2007 at 10:19 am
Wow, that is hardcore. I don’t think I’m at that level of commitment with my psuedo goals. I should be though :)
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