Book Freak #107: How to Finish
In this issue: four pieces of advice from Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done, by Jon Acuff
Develop a tolerance for imperfection
“Developing tolerance for imperfection is the key factor in turning chronic starters into consistent finishers.”
Make it easier
“The next time you work on a goal, I dare you to ask the following questions during the middle of the project: Could things be easier? Could things be simpler?”
Beware of the allure of “what’s next”
“You are never more creative for new ideas than when you are almost done with an old one. “What’s next” will always look more interesting than “what’s now.”
Review your progress
“If you don’t review the progress, you can’t make adjustments. You can’t learn from mistakes. You can’t get better, and ultimately, you can’t finish.”
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