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Bring Out Your Competitive Spirit

You probably realized that this tip is really a one-sided bet.

That is, you’re betting a friend that you’ll be more productive and get your to-do lists and goals complete. If you lose, you lose your money or valued possessions. But the only thing that happens if you win is that you get your money back.

If you’d like to make it even more motivating, you can actually make a bet with a willing friend. In this case, you don’t have to deal with painful amounts of money. That’s because the real motivator here is your competitive spirit.

If you’re the type who likes to win, then this might be a good way to make yourself more productive.

Example: You can bet your friend dinner that you’ll make your first $100 online by the end of the month. If you win, you get dinner. If you don’t meet your goal, you need to buy dinner for your friend.

To make this even more motivating, tell all your other friends, family and colleagues about your bet. The more people who know, the more uncomfortable you’ll be if you do NOT meet your goals. And that means you’ll likely be ultra-productive just to avoid any discomfort or embarrassment.

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