We all make excuses.

But the successful ones are those who can kill the excuses like the miserable¹ maggots they are.

I’m too tired. I don’t have the time. I don’t feel motivated. I’d rather do nothing. I don’t have the money, equipment, space. I can’t because …

We’ve all made the excuses. Here’s how to kill them.

1. See the positive.Excuses are usually made because we don’t feel like doing something — we’re accentuating² the negative. Instead, see the fun in something, the joy in it. And maintain a positive attitude, or you’ll never beat the excuses.

2. Take responsibility.Excuses are ways to get out of owning up to something. If we don’t have the time, money, equipment, etc., then it’s not our fault, right? Wrong. Take responsibility, and own the solution.

3. Find a solution.Just about every problem has a solution. Don’t have time? Start with just 5-10 minutes. Make the time. Wake earlier. Do it during lunch. Don’t have a gym membership³? Workout at home or in the office. Don’t have the energy? Do it when you have higher levels of energy. You’re smart. Figure out the solution.

4. See your goal.This is your motivation — your reason for doing it. Sure, you could just lay on the couch⁴, but if you think about why you really want to pursue a goal, you’ll be motivated. Visualize⁵ that goal and just get started.

5. Be accountable.Have a workout partner, a project partner, a team, someone to report to. If you have to meet a coach or partner, you’re more likely to do something.

6. Go ahead and make your excuses.Then do it anyway.

7. Watch this. Then go an do it.