Finishing strong.

I’m really good at starting things.

I have so many ideas and dreams and goals and I want to do all of them.

Starting is easy for me. Finishing takes a lot more effort. Finishing strong, is a whole other game.

There is so much excitement and energy when a new idea or project comes up. Especially when you first break ground.

Oh man. When the big equipment is on site, ready to transform their piece of land into something completely different, into the vision they had for it, into their dream home, or building, the stoke level is at 100.

Coincidentally, the stoke level is not as high when the budget is not met. When the project takes twice as long. When the last effort to get everything done is more of a chore than a privilege.

How do you finish strong in that moment?

I think the middle part is just as crucial as the end.

The ending is by far the most important, but getting to a stellar finish has much to do with the middle.

It’s so hard to be motivated in the middle. I lose focus. Other jobs and ideas come up that I want to start.

I lose even more momentum when clients are difficult. I get the attitude of, “I don’t really need you or your business.”

The trick is being consistent from
the start. If you are communicating well, planning well, and scheduling well, the middle part should be easy.

Which sets it up for a strong finish.

There is also the chance of turning the job around at the mid point.

In my company, I’ve had horrible starts and big mistakes that I had to personally correct mid way through. From completely blowing it, to finishing like a stud.

Sometimes those situations help out in the long run because you’ll get a reputation for making a mistake, which everyone does, to making it right.

Because running is such a big part of my life, it teaches me much about life.

Being disciplined, consistent, and putting in the work directly relate to finishing strong.

Much like racing, putting in the prep work gives you a better chance of crossing the finish line with a confident smile on your face.

Some guys have have natural talent of being able to wing it and still crush it. But that doesn’t work forever. It also won’t help when things don’t go right.

Hard work beats talent. Add consistency and discipline in the mix and you’ll have a recipe for success.

Is there really a three step program to constantly winning and crushing every job? No. Every situation is different and life is sloppy.

Having the right tools and mindset can definitely help you have the best outcome for anything that comes up.

#staytrue