In summary, his tips are:

Strategy #1: Be realistic about what you can achieve

Strategy #2: Set strict time limits for each of your projects

Strategy #3: Think of failure as a learning experience

Strategy #4: Celebrate your successes

Strategy #5: Don’t be afraid to admit you need help

Well worth a read here: http://www.marketingtips.com/freenewsletter/index.php?article=205

I particualry liked the tip on celebrating success. Perfectionism often only allows us to see the faults. So, after reading these tips, we’ll keep pressing on with the imperfect and appreciating it for what it is.

I was reading Justin Herald’s money stuff blog today and it reminded me of one of the most incredible and motivating stories of survival that I’ve ever heard.

It is the story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates. You may have heard of the documentary film of their story (and the book) called “Touching the void.” If you haven’t seen it, here’s an introduction for you:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7zadH1ZqAE[/youtube]
The following video explains Joe’s method of setting small goals and achieving them in order to survive.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T24VjonU7A[/youtube]

It’s an incredible illustration of the power of setting small achievable goals. If Joe thought about the huge task of getting off the mountain with major dehydration and a broken leg I’ve no doubt that he would have died and we would never have heard this story.

Too often it’s hard to block out the noise of life. The demands of others, the voices in your head, your doubts, fears and worries, the boredom, the striving for pleasure – they’re all distractions sucking you away from reaching your goals.

But, when the chips are down and there is nothing but survival to achieve, everything becomes clear. The distractions fade away and moving 20 feet from rock to rock is your singular thought. That is what drives you on.

How can we get that kind of clarity down here on the ground? Step by step, one bite at a time.