Comments on: Motivation by Accountability http://www.makebigart.com/2009/07/motivation-by-accountability/ Empowering Artists Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:23:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Candied Fabrics http://www.makebigart.com/2009/07/motivation-by-accountability/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Candied Fabrics Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:56:13 +0000 http://www.makebigart.com/?p=167#comment-84 Because of your lists (and other bloggers too, Modish Biz Tips being another biggie) I have also taken to making a monthly list of goals on my blog. It works well for several reasons: I occasionally get hit with a wave of "I MUST make this ___ NOW!", but of course, actually can't make it right then. Putting it down in a list helps me remember that need later on. Sometimes I actually DO have time to work on something, but can't focus on what that would be - a quick list check gives me several options - now I don't have to waste time railing at the fact that I don't know what to do! (Used to be a huge time waster for me!) Going public with the lists occasionally gives me a great shot in the arm, when I get a nice comment about them - external validation is always good! As always, thanks for the inspiration, openness and honesty! Because of your lists (and other bloggers too, Modish Biz Tips being another biggie) I have also taken to making a monthly list of goals on my blog. It works well for several reasons: I occasionally get hit with a wave of “I MUST make this ___ NOW!”, but of course, actually can’t make it right then. Putting it down in a list helps me remember that need later on. Sometimes I actually DO have time to work on something, but can’t focus on what that would be – a quick list check gives me several options – now I don’t have to waste time railing at the fact that I don’t know what to do! (Used to be a huge time waster for me!) Going public with the lists occasionally gives me a great shot in the arm, when I get a nice comment about them – external validation is always good!

As always, thanks for the inspiration, openness and honesty!

]]> By: Clint Watson http://www.makebigart.com/2009/07/motivation-by-accountability/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Clint Watson Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:00:24 +0000 http://www.makebigart.com/?p=167#comment-67 Lisa, I think you've highlighted some important things here. Mainly that to be successful, even when doing something that you LOVE (such as art, music, etc), you STILL have to be disciplined to make progress toward your goals....success sometimes requires doing less than fun activities too. These are all areas where an accountability partner can help. Thanks. Lisa, I think you’ve highlighted some important things here. Mainly that to be successful, even when doing something that you LOVE (such as art, music, etc), you STILL have to be disciplined to make progress toward your goals….success sometimes requires doing less than fun activities too. These are all areas where an accountability partner can help. Thanks.

]]> By: Lori Woodward Simons http://www.makebigart.com/2009/07/motivation-by-accountability/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Lori Woodward Simons Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:26:10 +0000 http://www.makebigart.com/?p=167#comment-65 Lisa, thanks for this excellent post. A reminder that sometimes we need an outside influence to motivate. I've also worked with coaches from time to time - not only did they motivate me, but educated me in the art of being a professional creative person. Isn't being an artist the most wonderful occupation? Yeah, it takes hard work, but so does being exceptionally good at any job. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. Lisa, thanks for this excellent post. A reminder that sometimes we need an outside influence to motivate. I’ve also worked with coaches from time to time – not only did they motivate me, but educated me in the art of being a professional creative person.

Isn’t being an artist the most wonderful occupation? Yeah, it takes hard work, but so does being exceptionally good at any job.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

]]> By: Daniel Edlen http://www.makebigart.com/2009/07/motivation-by-accountability/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Daniel Edlen Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:21:13 +0000 http://www.makebigart.com/?p=167#comment-64 On the technical side, I know there's GooToDo by Mark Hurst that turns Gmail into a scheduler for emailing yourself your todo list. I've never really used set goals with consequences before, but then I don't know if they'd help move me along, past those walls in my head (remember?). I do know I used to love procrastinating with homework, but then I'd do a good job of cramming and completing projects... Peace. @vinylart On the technical side, I know there’s GooToDo by Mark Hurst that turns Gmail into a scheduler for emailing yourself your todo list.

I’ve never really used set goals with consequences before, but then I don’t know if they’d help move me along, past those walls in my head (remember?). I do know I used to love procrastinating with homework, but then I’d do a good job of cramming and completing projects…

Peace.
@vinylart

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