I'm great at starting things, but I'm not so great at finishing what I start. What can you suggest to help me do better?

CHChrystal HurstFounder/CEO at The Sister Circle

How to Finish What you Start

8 Apr 2018 · 1 min

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Chrystal Hurst gives three ways to finish what you start: simplify by cutting distractions, write down your why and post it somewhere you'll see it daily, and find someone to hold you accountable. She says combining these three moves gets projects done.

Questions this video answers

1) Simplify by removing distractions and focusing on 1‑2 priorities. 2) Identify your why, write it down, and keep it visible as a reminder. 3) Set up accountability with a friend, pastor, counselor, coworker, or coach who can give you gentle nudges or a firm push when needed.

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Hi there. It's another Ask Me Anything. Harvette wants to know, listen, I'm great at starting things, but I'm not so great at finishing what I start. What can you suggest to help me do better? Listen, Harvette, I feel you. I struggle in the same way, but there are 3 things that I can tell you that will help you in this area. Number 1, simplify. A lot of times we don't finish what we start simply because there are other things that are distracting us. Get rid of the things in your life that are distracting you, or at least a few, so that you can focus on the 1 or 2 things that are really important to you right now. Number 2, what is your why? Why did you start? Why is it important to finish? Figure out what your why is, write that down, put it on your mirror, put it in your car, somewhere where you can be reminded of why you started in the first place. And 3, accountability. You need a friend, a pastor, a counselor, a coworker, or a coach to hold you to what you said you were going to do. So that way, when you start to drift, somebody's looking and can give you a nice, gentle, kind nudge, or a hard push if need be, to get you back on track. You can finish what you start, but it is gonna take you simplifying. It is going to take you knowing your why, and it's going to take somebody who loves you being in your life to keep you on track. Do you have a question? Go to chrystalevanshurst.com/askmeanything.