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A declaration is an announcement to the public. Recently Rohit and I announced to all our friends, family, and neighbors that we have launched a podcast. We picked a day, sent out invites, and brought everyone we knew together in order to celebrate our accomplishments and to declare our plan. For me this was a new experience, having my friends and family over to hear me speak about a project I am doing, it was scary and vulnerable but everyone supported me and enjoyed the party. This episode is about making declarations in your life. We will talk about why it is important as well as discuss some of the reasons people might find themselves avoiding any sort of declaration.

Making an announcement or declaration to the people you know is so important because it gives you a sense of accountability. Rohit and I told everyone that we know that we will be posting three fifteen-minute episodes a week. Now that other people are aware of this goal it is going to be a lot harder to slack without feeling the pressure from those people. Another thing to consider is that when you tell your friends and invite them to your projects they feel included and they will support you. You get accountability and support just because you opened up and shared with the people you care about.

Some things that can hold us back from making these declarations are:

• Fear of judgment
• Fear of accountability
• Uncomfortability
• Friends aren’t supportive
• Intimidating
• Pressure

Really when it comes down to it just think, are others judgments more important that you accomplishing something? The answer is NO! So take a look at your life and figure out the actions you have changed and share that with people. If something is holding you back then push through it.

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