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“Why We’re Addicted to Starting, But Struggle to Finish”

Insight 17 days ago
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    Ever noticed how exciting it is to start something new?

    A fresh journal

    A new business idea

    A workout plan

    A creative project

    Even just cleaning your room

     

    That first day energy feels unstoppable.

    You’re motivated. Inspired. Ready.

     

    But a few days or weeks later…

    Reality hits.

    The dopamine fades.

    And suddenly — you stop.

     

    Why Does This Happen?

    Because starting gives us hope — a fresh version of ourselves.

    Finishing requires discipline, consistency, and facing resistance.

    Starting is exciting.

    Finishing is exhausting.

    Starting is full of imagination.

    Finishing is full of decisions.

    Starting gives us instant results.

    Finishing asks us to be patient.

     

    We romanticize beginnings but rarely build endurance for the in-between.

     

    Here’s the Truth:

    Finishing things is a skill.

    It takes:

    Boredom

    Repetition

    Showing up when motivation is dead

    Doing the unglamorous parts

    And pushing through without applause

     

    But the people who finish — they’re not always the smartest or the most talented.

     

    They’re just the ones who kept showing up.

     

    What I’ve Learned:

    Motivation starts things.

    Discipline finishes them.

    And you don’t need a new idea — you need to stay with the one you already have.

     

    Even when it’s slow.

    Even when it’s quiet.

    Even when you’re unsure.

     

    Let’s Talk:

    What’s something you’ve started but haven’t finished (yet)?

     

    What usually stops you from continuing?

     

    What does “finishing” look like for you right now?

     

    Be honest. No shame. Just growth.

     

    #KONNECT | #Insight | #StartToFinish | #DisciplineOverMotivation | #LegacyEmpire

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