Zen Habits Podcast

S1 Ep03 - Creating Commitment & Structure for Purpose Work

Aug 30, 2023

17:52

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In this episode, Leo discusses the importance of commitment and structure in pursuing meaningful projects. He explores various forms of structure, including setting specific timeframes and establishing accountability measures. Leo emphasizes the significance of writing down commitments and sharing them with others. He also highlights the importance of practicing commitment and devotion in pursuing meaningful work.

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Commitment involves setting clear goals and holding ourselves accountable, while structure helps us create a framework for our work and stay on track.

Practicing commitment and devotion prioritizes our work and develops the discipline needed to accomplish our goals.

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The Importance of Commitment and Structure

Commitment and structure are crucial when working on meaningful projects. Without them, we may find ourselves constantly procrastinating and lacking the motivation to start or complete our work. Commitment involves setting a specific goal or project and declaring it to others, holding ourselves accountable. It means showing up every day, even when faced with resistance, and being devoted to our work. Structure, on the other hand, refers to creating a framework for our work, such as setting specific times or days to work on the project, determining where and for how long we will work, and even instituting consequences or rewards to help keep us on track. Both commitment and structure work together to help us overcome resistance and cultivate the discipline and focus we need to accomplish our goals.

The importance of commitment and structure in purposeful work

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The Power of Commitment

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Introduction

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Creating Commitment & Structure for Purpose Work

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Creating Commitment & Structure for Purpose Work

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Creating Commitment & Structure for Purpose Work

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Creating Commitment & Structure for Purpose Work

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Take the inspiration & possibility we discussed in the last episode ... and merge it with commitment and structure to create an even more powerful approach.

In this episode, Leo looks at how we can choose into structure & commitment from an inspired place.

Topics Covered

The importance of commitment and structure in pursuing meaningful projects
The tendency to procrastinate and delay important tasks when lacking commitment and structure
Commitment: setting clear goals and being unwavering in pursuing them
Various forms of structure — including setting specific timeframes, identifying when, where, and how the work will be done, and establishing consequences or accountability measures
Why you should write down your commitments and share them with others
The importance of practicing commitment and devotion in pursuing meaningful work