Thanks for commenting and pointing me to the post.

I like your strategy of telling people you're going to do something, and
especially of giving yourself a deadline. For me, having a deadline is also
really powerful – something about having a specific day by which I will have
something accomplished makes it much more real to me =)

Thanks so much for your comment!

You know, that's a great point. I have read some research that suggests
publicly committing to your goals, with the right support and people keeping
yuo accountable, can be very motivating and help steer you in the right
direction as you point out.

Great point!

And you're right – once you've already gotten dirty, what does a little more
dirt matter? ;)

First off thanks for commenting and adding some real value here.

Second, I've enjoyed what you do on your blog as well, and really appreciate
you coming and sharing your thoughts here in teh comments.

I like that analogy – no amount of thinking will get it fixed ;). That's all
pre-plannnig and metawork – I believe planning is important, but as you
suggest – at some point you've got to get in there and get the job done!

Thanks for your comment! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and adding
relevant points to the discussion.

You're right – so often, it's just ourselves and our barriers that stop us
from succeeding. I never used to believe that, but the more I study it, and
ask myself hard questions, the more I find it's true as well

Thanks again for the great point!

Well said =). Thanks for your continued support and your thoughts – I
really appreciate the time you take to leave thoughtful comments and to
tweet my posts and reply to me on twitter!

Thanks man!

One of the things I remember from Tony Robbins is it isn't the change that
takes a long time – it is preparing to change. Change happens in an instant.

I have often gone back and forth wondering if that was true, whether change
is binary (changed or not) or with small steps. Regardless, I think your
example shows that often just taking that first step to commit to a goal and
move forward on it is enough to set much larger things in motion!

Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate your kind words, and I'm
glad you are enjoying what you've seen on the site so far.

I think we're all guilty of making big announcements and not following
through from time to time – I know when I get really excited I'll sometimes
jump into things not realizing I just don't have time for them ;). It's
always a choice isn't it? We always get to choose where we spend our time
and what we chase =)

Thanks again for your thoughts, really appreciate you adding to the
discussion!

Thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate it.

Best of luck creating your ebook. I'm sure once you get started, get that
first nudge, write those first pages, it'll just flow. I know sometimes
when I write articles, I just need to write the first paragraph – and then
it's not easy, it doesn't come without effort, but once I've started at
least I know the direction I'm going =)

I'm a guitarist myself – look forward to seeing how it goes for you =)

Thanks for your comment! I appreciate it.

Hehe, I have a lot of things “on my radar” sometimes too ;). I just have to
make sure I don't confused having it “on my radar” with actually getting
involved =)

If I didn't know better, I'd think you were talking about me. Wait a minute, I don't know better – you are taking about me :( There's just so much “on my radar” that I “sort-of” want to accomplish, but find ways to sabotage myself.

You hit the nail right on the head – when I do get my hands dirty though, I'm all in. It's that first step that's the problem for me.

@raamdev, it takes a lot of courage, giving up a comfortable life, shaking up the status quo to pursue your passion. I'm glad you were able to do it.

Ramesh

Thanks for the post

I don't have “spend some money” and like the thinking of really uping my psychological commitment to a goal in that way. I try to use “public commitment” – tell a few people that I will do it and let them know when it will be done – nothing beats that as a motivational and committment tool for me ;-)

I still have to get my hands dirty on creating that first E-book.
Just do something like you said. Tomorrow first thing in the morning.

Klaus

via Get Your Hands Dirty – How To Commit To Your Goals…

I agree that it's much easier to continue along the path once you got your hands dirty. The worst has happen, everything after is just more 'dirt'. :-)