Today's TQ

Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Hey, What's That On Your Back?

If you know you must do a job eventually, do it now and get it off your back forever!

A task may be uncomfortable to do, but if it's not actually dangerous, forge ahead and get it done ASAP!

Today's TQ Challenge: Do It Now -- Get It Gone.

Choose to be UNDAUNTED! If you put something off, what, if anything, is gained by waiting?
Choose to be DILIGENT! What job or task are you carrying around on your back today?
Choose to be DISCIPLINED! What's one step you can take right now to get an unpleasant task off your back?

There are few things in this world as empowering as completing an unpleasant task. When confronted with a distressing problem or task, complete it immediately instead of wasting time avoiding it. This relieves your concerns, frees up your attention and allows you to move on to more productive activities. If you know something must be done eventually, get started immediately. Do it right and get it off your back for good.

"The biggest difference between time and space is that you can't reuse time." ~ Merrick Furst

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Act Now Factor 10E?

"I complete unpleasant but necessary tasks as soon as possible."

A high commitment (10E rated 8 or better) suggests you are someone who immediately completes unpleasant tasks so that you can move past them. You can overcome your own internal resistance and take on something you would rather avoid. In return, you are instantly rewarded by knowing it's conquered and completed. You instantly feel a release of new energy and enthusiasm that you can now apply to whatever is next on your list of things to do.

On the other hand...

A lack of commitment suggests you are someone who lets unpleasant tasks linger and weigh on your mind. The same undesirable task keeps moving from today's to-do list to tomorrow's -- and drains your energy every time you think about it. This worry drags your other activities down as well. Regretably, you rarely understand the true cost of these delays, and suffer far longer than necessary.

What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 10E a bit more frequently?

Unpleasant tasks are completed and you gain the freedom to move on. You accumulate performance positives like "Undaunted, Diligent and Self-Controlled" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 10E?

Until the unpleasant task is completed, you're distracted, worried and wasting time avoiding the inevitable. Negatives like "Evasive, Weak-Willed and Stressed" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.

Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 10E Causing You Problems?

If you believe this factor is a key performance obstacle -- and that it's preventing you from realizing your personal dreams and goals -- then you need to improve it.

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