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PETER HOLLINS

"And when you’re not swayed by this rule or your dilemma of willpower is extra difficult, you can add a final question for yourself. That is, how will breaking willpower now affect you in 10 weeks or even longer-term?”

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"Finish What You Start" starts with an exploration of why we often fail to complete tasks. Peter Hollins highlights the common problem of starting projects with enthusiasm but losing momentum as we go along. He identifies key psychological factors, such as fear of failure, perfectionism, and lack of self-discipline, that contribute to this behavior.

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