I have read TMF about 2 months ago and I have been committed to executing my business idea since then, from learning how to code to researching and building an MVP website that resolves around my idea. However I've been having some difficulties lately to carry on with this momentum, as I have semester exams coming up in the following month. Balancing my time with a full-time job, going to University and also using my free time to build a business system has been a battle for me. But I would always remember the comparison MJ DeMarco made, "Interest works on your business an hour a day Monday through Friday; Commitment works on your business seven days a week whenever time permits."
Studying for my final exams and working at my full-time job has changed my schedule drastically this month and I have noticed that it reduced my work ethic to building the business system to one hour a day, when I come back from work as I need to have time to sleep. However this would resemble someone being interested and not committed , even though this is what time permits me to do. People will say If you want to achieve your goal or be successful you have to commit all the way and sacrifice everything for it. My exams will be over in a month and summer break will kick in soon, I was wondering if it would be wise to carry on with I am doing till then ? But in my case I want to achieve my goals but also want to get my degree and attain a job from it. Then later Investing my 9-5 to my 5-9 until I achieve a money system that will generate time for me. At the moment I am prioritising my exams this month, but would this be a sign of commitment or interest ? Bare in mind that my exams will be over in a month.
I would like to hear all your opinions on this.
Studying for my final exams and working at my full-time job has changed my schedule drastically this month and I have noticed that it reduced my work ethic to building the business system to one hour a day, when I come back from work as I need to have time to sleep. However this would resemble someone being interested and not committed , even though this is what time permits me to do. People will say If you want to achieve your goal or be successful you have to commit all the way and sacrifice everything for it. My exams will be over in a month and summer break will kick in soon, I was wondering if it would be wise to carry on with I am doing till then ? But in my case I want to achieve my goals but also want to get my degree and attain a job from it. Then later Investing my 9-5 to my 5-9 until I achieve a money system that will generate time for me. At the moment I am prioritising my exams this month, but would this be a sign of commitment or interest ? Bare in mind that my exams will be over in a month.
I would like to hear all your opinions on this.
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