Finish What You Started

Jan 20, 2026

We all know the thrill of starting something new. That spark of excitement when an idea hits, the rush of diving into a project, a goal, or a dream. But somewhere along the way, the shine fades. Obstacles appear. Doubt creeps in. And too often, we abandon ship, leaving a trail of unfinished novels, half-trained fitness routines, or stalled side hustles behind us.

What if I told you that the real magic—the true transformation—happens not in the starting, but in the finishing?

Finishing what you start isn’t just about checking a box. It’s about building unbreakable trust in yourself. Every time you push through the messy middle and cross that invisible line, you prove to yourself that you’re capable. That you’re reliable. That your word—to yourself—means something.

The benefit of finishing go deeper than success stories. Momentum builds confidence: Completing one thing fuels the next. You gain clarity:. Only by finishing do you see the full picture—what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve. Freedom from regret: Unfinished projects haunt us, draining mental energy. Finishing releases that weight.

Imagine your life as a mountain climb. The view from the summit? That’s reserved for those who keep going when their legs burn and the peak seems impossibly far.

So, what’s that one thing you’ve been putting off? That book, that course, that conversation, that dream? Today, commit to finishing it. Not perfectly—just completely.
Because in the end, it’s not how you start that defines you. It’s how—and whether—you finish. In the words of Robin Sharma, “Starting strong is good. Finishing strong is epic.”

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Dr. Lisa Napolitano is an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other mindfulness-based treatments. A licensed psychologist in New York and Florida, she is the Founder and Director of CBT/DBT Associates, a boutique psychology practice group. Dr. Napolitano is an expert in the treatment of stress, anxiety, worry, and emotion regulation problems. She has specifically designed her treatment approach for executives, attorneys, and other high-functioning individuals whom she believes shouldn’t have to sacrifice their careers to manage their stress and work on developing their potential.

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