The Seven Rules of Making this project work
#1 Set a major goal, but follow a path. The path of making a comprehensive data base on chess sets has many mini goals that all have one direction. Lets start with the quick wins and when we learn to succeed at mini goals, we will be motivated to challenge grand goals.
#2 Finish what you start.A half finished project is of no use to anyone. Quitting is a habit. Develop the habit of finishing self-motivated projects.
#3 Socialize with others of similar interest. Mutual support is motivating. We will develop the attitudes of our five best friends. If they are losers, we will be a loser. If they are winners, we will be a winner. To be a chess collector we must associate with chess collectors.
#4 Learn how to learn. Dependency on others for knowledge supports the habit of procrastination. Man has the ability to do research without more experienced collectors. In fact, when we learn the art of self-education we will find, if not create, opportunity to find success beyond our wildest dreams.
#5 Harmonize natural talent with interest that motivates. Natural talent creates motivation, motivation creates persistence and persistence gets the job done. When you volunteer for this project select a subject that you like.
#6 Increase knowledge of subjects that inspires. The more we know about a subject, the more we want to learn about it. A self-propelled upward spiral develops.
#7 Take risk. Failure and bouncing back are elements of motivation. Failure is a learning tool. No one has ever succeeded at anything worthwhile without a string of failures.
So take a risk and join and be one of the winning 10%!