I agree. I think it becomes easier to self-manage when letting others in your life know about goals and deadlines. Let friends, colleagues, family members, and

I agree. I think it becomes easier to self-manage when letting others in your life know about goals and deadlines. Let friends, colleagues, family members, and so on know about your decision. Make a blog or other public / external facing deadlines - this makes you accountable for actions. Collaboration is key, find a friend whose also on this endeavor - it could be someone miles away but the key is to have checkins and feel like you are responsible and accountable for something.