Procrastinating? Eat the frog.

What’s up man,

Imagine this:

You wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and energized, believing that today will be a great day.

You have a clear plan, and you're excited to get started.

But then, you remember that big, hairy, audacious task you've been putting off…

The one that makes your stomach sink just thinking about it.

And so, you start to procrastinate…

You check your email, scroll social media, or do anything else to avoid facing that battle.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. 

Procrastination is a common problem, but it's the one that can most sabotage your success.

Fortunately, there is a way to overcome procrastination and actually achieve your goals…

It's called the "eat the frog" technique.

The name is a bit gruesome, but the idea is simple:

Imagine you're sitting down to a robust breakfast.

You've got a plate full of delicious food:

pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausages.

But there's one thing on your plate that you're not looking forward to eating:

A bowl of cold, raw, pickle-soup.🤢 

(If you actually enjoy that… You’re nuts)

Now you are faced with two options:

Eat the pancakes and eggs first, but dread the pickles the whole time…

Or

You could eat the pickles first, and enjoy the rest of your breakfast without any worries.

That's the basic idea behind the "eat the frog" concept.

It's a time management technique that says: you should start your day with the most important and difficult task.

Once you've completed that task, the rest of your day will be a breeze.

Why it works.

There are a few reasons why the “eat the frog” technique is so effective.

First, it helps you focus on your priorities. 

When you have a clear plan for the day and you know what your most important task is, you're less likely to be sidetracked by less important things.

Second, it helps you to build momentum.

Once you've completed your most difficult task, you're more likely to tackle the rest of your to-do list with ease.

Finally, it helps you to overcome procrastination.

When you know that you have to eat the frog first thing in the morning, you're less likely to put it off until later.

Here's how to eat the frog:

1. Identify your most important task for the day. This is the task that will move you closer to your goals and make the biggest difference in your life.
   
   

2. Schedule your frog task for first thing in the morning. This is when you have the most energy and focus.
   
   

3. Eliminate all distractions. Turn off your phone, close your email, and find a quiet place to work.
   
   

4. Focus on your frog task until it's done. Don't let anything else get in your way.
   
   

5. Once your frog task is done, celebrate your accomplishment! You've just done the hardest thing of the day, and everything else from here on out will be easier.

Think about it.

Imagine what you could accomplish if you started eating the frog every day.

You could finish that project you've been putting off.

You could start your own business.

You could achieve your fitness goals.

The possibilities are endless.

So what are you waiting for? Start eating your frog today!

Your #1 fan,

@elevatestart

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