Deadlines

We rarely get shot if we cross them. In fact, most deadlines we create are artificial, there to instill accountability and a sense of urgency.

I know that setting deadlines can be great for creating accountability. But once you’ve crossed them and realized you didn’t get shot, their power disappears.

Playing with deadlines should be done with great caution. If people see that nothing happens when they cross them, they will pay less and less attention to them in the future.

Be restrictive with deadlines – save them for when it really matters.