This is a game of dopamine hits.
When you complete the work you said you would, your brain releases dopamine.
Dopamine is your reward.
When you tell others your plans before even acting on them, this happens:
"Aecus told his friend Twesh that he's going to start running every morning.
Twesh, being a supportive friend, says it's the best thing Aecus can do. He praises Aecus for making this decision.
Aecus, who hasn’t even started running, gets praised. He received the reward. He got the dopamine he needed before even doing the task."
That's why you should keep your plans secret.
Keep it to yourself.
Earn that dopamine hit.
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Nice Post.
BTW sometimes we need that encouragement to get and keep going. While sharing plans can sometimes lead to premature dopamine hits, it can also provide motivation and accountability. If I tell someone (Not anyone) my plan, I use that as an accountability check for myself as I want to make sure I carried out that task beyond the expectations I set for myself.