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PETER HOLLINS

“The present self wants rewards that pay out now, which in turn often hurts your chances to get your future self its long-term rewards.”

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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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