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Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done
Jon Acuff
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Ever started a goal only to abandon it halfway? Jon Acuff's "Finish" reveals why 92% of resolutions fail and provides research-backed strategies to overcome perfectionism. INC's Top 100 Leadership Speaker shows how cutting goals in half and adding fun transforms aspirations into achievements.

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The Perfectionism Paradox: Why 92% of Goals Fail

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Have you ever started a new diet, exercise routine, or creative project with enthusiasm, only to abandon it at the first sign of imperfection? You're not alone. According to research, 92% of New Year's resolutions fail-not because people don't start them, but because perfectionism sabotages their ability to complete them. This isn't a coincidence or character flaw; it's the predictable result of perfectionism's most insidious lie: that missing a single day means total failure. Think about the last goal you abandoned. Chances are, you were doing well until life intervened-a busy day, a family emergency, or simple exhaustion-causing you to miss one day. Rather than treating this as a minor setback, perfectionism transformed it into catastrophic failure. The day after perfect becomes the day most goals die. Accomplishing meaningful goals isn't like riding a smooth train but more like driving a bumper car-some days flow perfectly, others slam you sideways. When you make a goal, you make a promise to yourself, and breaking that promise repeatedly leads to self-doubt and a quitter's identity. The most important day of any goal isn't day one-it's the day after perfect. How you respond to that first imperfection determines whether you'll be among the 8% who finish or the 92% who quit.

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The Half-Size Revolution: Making Goals Achievable

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Strategic Incompetence: The Art of Choosing What to Bomb

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The Fun Factor: Enjoyment as Your Secret Weapon

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Breaking Free from Hiding Places and Noble Obstacles

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The Power of Data: Measuring What Matters

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The Gift of Done: Finishing Changes Everything

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