Staying on track with business and personal obligations can become a struggle. At times, you may even be tempted to, as the proverbial saying goes, “put things off” until tomorrow or make excuses for your inertia.

I would like to share with you a segment of an article entitled, “Good-Bye, Excuses,” written by Dr. Wayne Dyer. You probably recognize the name since Dr. Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development.  In this segment, he talks about the self-defeating practice of making excuses; and then, suggests a strategy to avoid repeating this practice.

“Our excuses,” begins Dr. Dyer, “tell us that it’s okay if we fail to achieve what we set out to do today. We’ll do it tomorrow…maybe. Our excuses tell us its okay to stay with what’s safe. Trying something different could be difficult and risky.  Soon, we start to accept our excuses as truths. Left unchecked, these excuses will prevent us from ever reaching our goals.  A good strategy to combat this is to have a conversation with yourself about what you are willing to do to bring this about.  Next, write out a contract with yourself summarizing what you’ve agreed to do and the schedule on which you’ve agreed to do it.  Review this contract every day.”

I thought that Dr. Dyer’s “words of wisdom” were noteworthy. Perhaps they may help you if you are finding it difficult to “stay on track.”  Remember that your success in any endeavor will hinge upon your ability to deal effectively and in a timely manner – no matter which issue or challenge you encounter, no matter which objective you attempt to achieve.  You must remain persistent when carrying out the necessary steps and activities that will ultimately help you reach your final destination.

Staying on track and maintaining perseverance are daunting tasks. They are, however, possible and achievable if you make them your priorities!

What technique do you use for staying on track?