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- Posted by Michael C. Fanning
- Date May 30, 2023
“There is absolutely no time to delay on your deliverables because every time a deadline is missed, so is a great opportunity to move your company forward.”
(Business Creativity Guidebook, pg. 301)

Here are ten practical steps to help you overcome procrastination as you work toward launching your startup. Choose the correct word/phrase in each point:
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1. Define specific and __________ goals for your business and establish deadlines to create a sense of urgency and accountability.
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2. Divide larger tasks into smaller, __________ steps to make them less overwhelming and easier to tackle.
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3. Identify the most important tasks that align with your business objectives and focus on __________ those first.
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4. Leverage productivity apps, time management methods (such as the Pomodoro Technique), and task management tools to stay organized and __________ your progress.
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5. Minimize or eliminate distractions, such as turning off notifications or finding a quiet workspace, to maintain focus and avoid getting __________.
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6. Share your goals and __________ with a mentor, coach, or an accountability partner who can provide guidance, support, and hold you accountable.
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7. Establish a consistent daily or weekly schedule that includes dedicated __________ for working on your business tasks and projects.
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8. __________ the positive outcomes and benefits of completing tasks on time, as well as the negative consequences of prolonged procrastination, to motivate yourself.
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9. Cultivate __________ and motivate yourself by celebrating small victories, rewarding progress, and maintaining a positive mindset.
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10. __________ the habits and strategies of successful entrepreneurs who have overcome procrastination, and apply their lessons and insights to your own journey.
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Elon Musk, entrpreneur and innovator behind SpaceX and Tesla, is someone who has definitely managed to overstep procrastination on the way to realizing his vision.
As you read through some of his quotes, consider how you can apply them to your entrepreneurial mindset as you work on your startup. Can you see any principles that you could work on?
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After reading the quotes, match them with the correct description of how they apply to an entrepreneur’s work ethic:
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After reading the quotes, match them with the correct description of how they apply to an entrepreneur’s work ethic:
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- It is important that you take action, regardless of the challenges or uncertainties involved. Such a motivated mindset will support your determination to push through procrastination and pursue endeavours that you deem important.
- By placing an emphasis on constant improvement, you are building a proactive mindset. In order to actively combat the temptation to procrastinate and remain focused on continuous growth, you should regularly evaluate your progress and seek ways to enhance your work.
- You should favour taking practical action over getting caught up in overthinking or delaying decisions. Strengthen your dedication when it comes to resolving problems promptly, and avoiding unnecessary delays caused by procrastination.
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"If something is important enough, even if the odds are against you, you should still do it.”
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"I think it's very important to have a feedback loop, where you're constantly thinking about what you've done and how you could be doing it better."
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"I don't spend my time pontificating about high-concept things; I spend my time solving engineering and manufacturing problems."
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I am a serial entrepreneur and I have been vegetarian for 14 years now. In a nutshell, I start businesses, grow them and retain some ownership before decelerating from all the operational duties involved.
In addition, I am a complete lover of nature. I turned vegetarian at 18 years old. And my mother introduced me to hiking in my teenage years. So, I take random walks in the bushes every now and then. It definitely helps with decision-making in business, too. But it is not all that I am. I am also an aspiring father, husband and Vegan. Did I mention I am Christian?
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