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30 Days, 30 Videos: What I Learned About Commitment and Growth

Jake Boucher
4 min readDec 22, 2024

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Photo by Luke Helgeson on Unsplash

Wednesday marked a monumental milestone for me.

I completed my 30-day video challenge — 30 consecutive days of posting a video on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

It’s the first time I‘ve followed through on a goal like this.

The Struggle With Commitment

Commitment has always been difficult for me. I’ve often set goals only to abandon them midway.

This challenge taught me that commitment isn’t as scary as it seems. Once you build momentum, the task becomes part of your daily routine.

Skipping a day wasn’t an option for me. Even when laziness and a lack of time tempted me. Ending a streak you’ve worked hard to build is painful — and I wasn’t willing to let that happen.

The Power Of A Streak

Building a streak is a powerful motivator. Each day, I felt a sense of accomplishment marking another X on the calendar. Missing a day would have been like breaking a promise to myself. It’s a lesson in self-discipline and prioritizing what truly matters, even on the toughest days.

Day 25

Day 25 was the hardest day of the challenge.

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Jake Boucher
Jake Boucher

Written by Jake Boucher

Realtor with Lamacchia Realty in Massachusetts

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