When you find yourself deliberating between quitting and following through, state your “I want, I will, and I won’t” statements:
“I want…” is your end goal and how you will benefit from it.
“I will…” is how you must reach that end goal and the work you need to do to get there.
“I won’t…” is what you shouldn’t do because that action will impede progress toward your end goal.
When you make these statements constantly—your end goal, the steps you must take, and actions to omit to reach it – all becomes crystal clear.
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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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