Introduction

If you want to be successful, you need to realise that success does not just happen. It is the result of hard work, planning and determination.

The ugly frog

The biggest difference between successful and unsuccessful people is that successful people tackle the unpleasant tasks first. They eat the ugly frog first.

What is an ugly frog? An ugly frog is a task you do not enjoy doing, but which needs to be done. It could be a tax return, a difficult conversation, or an unpleasant decision.

How to manage to eat the frog

If you keep putting off an ugly frog, it will only get bigger and more unpleasant. It will become like a huge monster that paralyses you.

To be successful, you need to learn to eat the ugly frog. This means tackling the unpleasant task as quickly as possible.

How can you eat the ugly frog? Here are a few tips:

• Plan your time wisely. Write down the tasks that need to be done the evening before or on the morning of each day. Make sure you also schedule the unpleasant tasks.
• Start with the most difficult tasks. If you complete the most difficult tasks first, you will have the rest of the day for the easier ones.
• Break the task down into smaller steps. A large task can seem very daunting. If you break it down into smaller steps, it will be easier to manage.
• Set yourself realistic goals. If you take on too much, you will probably fail. Set yourself realistic goals that you can actually achieve.

Additional tips

• Try to put the unpleasant task into a positive context. What can you learn or achieve by completing the task?
• Reward yourself for completing the task. This will motivate you to tackle unpleasant tasks in the future as well.
• Learn from other people who eat the ugly frog. Read books or articles on this topic or talk to people who are role models for you.

Conclusion:

When you eat the ugly frog, you will feel liberated and relieved. You will realise that you can handle difficult tasks too.

And you will have taken a big step on the road to success.