Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline (Live a Disciplined Life Book 2)

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Simply by choosing to wait you remove the “immediate” from immediate gratification—building discipline and improving decision-making.

Persistence — Persistence, as described by the author, entails a resolute and unwavering dedication to a particular endeavor, even when faced with obstacles or distractions that may attempt to divert your attention. Hollins begins by giving us an overview of necessary values: focus, self-discipline, action and persistence. The book is very much focused on providing ideas and suggestions and practical tips for finishing what you start. Unlike your self-discipline and willpower, a system organizes you and helps you perform your duties without having to push yourself.Acknowledges that they occur ‘because we are unconsciously protecting ourselves’ but does not give us a means to contend with our fears. I got it on Kindle and it's definitely worth it, probably even on the flexible cover version will be a great value for money. And all too often, we don’t bother looking past what’s in front of us because what’s in front of us is easy and convenient. It’s the ability to control yourself so that you retain focus on what needs to be done, despite the temptations and distractions you may encounter. During the beginning of a project, you have a surge of inspiration that allows you to focus, take action, resist distraction, and persist.

It doesn't necessarily introduce completely new ideas if you've read other books on good habit and focus, but is definitely a very good reminder of what it boils down to when we procrastinate. Excellent tips for someone like myself who takes on more than I can handle therefore I procrastinate because I am so overwhelmed.Hollins reminds us of how easy it is to get stressed, overwhelmed, and shut down because we overload ourselves with too many things.

These psychological roadblocks operate internally to inhibit external action, thus preventing us from following through. I read “Finish What You Start” for a book club with some guys from my work as a way to connect and participate in some personal growth and development. It’s akin to the head because it is focus that keeps your head in the game and your eyes on the prize.Reduce transaction costs by making undesired actions inconvenient and difficult to manage while making desirable behaviors straightforward and relatively easy to perform. The best way to counteract time inconsistency is to move future long-term rewards into the present more effectively.