I've struggled a lot with external deadlines vs self-imposed ones. The stuff with external deadlines always gets delivered, personal projects all too often sli

I've struggled a lot with external deadlines vs self-imposed ones. The stuff with external deadlines always gets delivered, personal projects all too often slip. A key part of raising one's game is seeing this for what it is and addressing it effectively. Announcing self-imposed deadlines to others to create external accountability is one way.