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There is one last critical element of setting a sustainable pace for yourself that we need to consider. Setting reasonable expectations for ourselves regarding how quickly we’ll achieve our goals can prevent a lot of unnecessary mental strain. We need to take the long range view and focus on steady forward progress rather than overnight success. We can do everything else totally right, but if we mess up in the area of setting expectations, we’ll end up demoralizing ourselves. We can have the best attitude, support, and plan, but if we crush ourselves under the relentless pressure to succeed immediately, we’ll end up quitting. If we quit, we guarantee our failure. Don’t stress yourself out unnecessarily. You’ll perform at your best when you take the excessive pressure off. The only truly sustainable pace is measured and relaxed. So if you are methodically putting in your best good faith effort, that is in fact enough. 🙂
Next week we will turn our attention to setting a sustainable pace for your team.
Until then, don’t overdo it, and know that I am praying for your success and wisdom!