Chapter 1: Embracing Your Goals

It doesn't matter if you're feeling fearful, confused, overwhelmed, or just plain bored with your aspirations. Those are your ambitions, and I respect that. However, I am genuinely enthusiastic about my own goals!

People frequently express their desire to abandon their dreams—those ambitions they passionately discussed just last year, whether on social media or over coffee with friends. As time marches on and life intervenes, we often become quieter about the objectives that once thrilled us.

Recently, I came across a humorous story on Medium about writers wanting to quit their writing journey. It’s a sentiment echoed by many, highlighting a recurring theme in the writing community. As creators, it's easy to imagine that our next book will sell thousands of copies shortly after its release or that a new article on Medium will garner countless claps in just a week.

For context, I am new to this platform and have yet to receive even 100 claps on any piece. And that's perfectly fine with me; I’m still learning.

What we often lack is a dose of realism—an understanding of our actual commitments and the accountability required to stick to our goals.

Section 1.1: Accountability and Commitment

Accountability: Will you show up for your aspirations?

Commitment: How much time will you dedicate to your project?

Consistency: How will you maintain a steady output?

While being accountable is important, without a genuine commitment—reflected in the time you spend working on something meaningful—you won't make any progress. You remain stuck in the dreaming phase, with your vision of a completed project remaining just that: a vision.

For instance, if your goal is to write two Medium articles each week, consider how much time you can dedicate today and tomorrow to achieve this small target.

Imagine a short story of 20,000 words that could serve as a reader magnet for your other published works and help build your email newsletter subscriptions. You might require 20 hours to write it and another 20 hours to edit it. That totals 40 hours in a month, averaging 10 hours a week—quite manageable!

Will you show up?

Will you hold yourself accountable to your passion project?

I can speak from personal experience: accountability to myself has been my greatest motivator. In my first month here, I wrote six pieces. By the second month, that number rose to 14, and in my third month, I'm aiming for six again. This sets a manageable balance that I can gradually increase, perhaps reaching ten pieces by June.

Subsection 1.1.1: Documenting Your Efforts

It's crucial to commit your intended efforts and availability to paper. Clearly define your projects—those that ignite both personal excitement and professional dedication. Write them down, allowing you to cross them off with a satisfying red pen when completed.

This visible acknowledgment of your accomplishments can foster confidence, provide direction, and restore your control over your writing focus.

Best of luck on your journey, but remember to set achievable goals for yourself!

Chapter 2: The Importance of Accountability

This motivational video emphasizes the critical importance of knowing how and when to leave a job, reinforcing the idea of pursuing your true passions.

In this inspiring speech by David Goggins, he shares powerful insights on perseverance and the necessity of pushing through moments when you feel like giving up.