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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 13 MIN

Tired of Breaking Your Goal Deadlines? Here's How to Stop

from The Business Accelerator: Accountability | Productivity · host Anne Bachrach

Deadlines! Those little digital bullies that sit in our calendars, mocking us with their red font and exclamation points. If you're listening to this, chances are you've had a recent intimate encounter with the panic-inducing phrase "due yesterday" or found yourself crafting yet another creative excuse about why your project is fashionably late.Don't worry – you're not alone in this deadline disaster dance. We've all been there, promising ourselves we'll start that important task "first thing tomorrow" while simultaneously opening another browser tab to watch videos of cats being confused by cucumbers. Here's the thing: breaking deadlines doesn't just stress you out, it's like slowly deflating your professional reputation one missed due date at a time.Did you know that if you don’t start a task within the first 72 hours you are very unlikely to do it at all? Regardless of how difficult, time-intensive, or complex a task is we need to get started within 72 hours. This doesn’t mean you have to finish within 72 hours, it just means that you need to start. Keep that in mind when scheduling and planning.The good news? You can absolutely turn this ship around, and you don't need to sacrifice your sanity (or your Netflix subscription) to do it. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download my complimentary Guide now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/podcast. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

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Deadlines! Those little digital bullies that sit in our calendars, mocking us with their red font and exclamation points. If you're listening to this, chances are you've had a recent intimate encounter with the panic-inducing phrase "due yesterday" or found yourself crafting yet another creative excuse about why your project is fashionably late. Don't worry – you're not alone in this deadline disaster dance. We've all been there, promising ourselves we'll start that important task "first thin...

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