You Can Only Win The Race If You Finish It

Every day, millions of people across the globe are starting new projects; blogs, businesses, charity organizations, event series, fitness programs, you name it.

They start full of enthusiasm and passion, yet, give up soon because they don’t see their desired results.

Some want to quit their jobs and start a business; others dream about becoming a professional athlete or actor. And there’s one thing that matters, regardless if it’s business, arts, sports, or whatsoever you’re after: Persistence.

While we all grow up with dreams and aspirations, only a fraction of the global population lives a life they genuinely enjoy.

Mostly, that’s because we try to live up to the expectations of our families, friends, and society. And by doing so, we not only lose sight of our goals but sometimes, we even lose ourselves.

With thousands of motivational speakers and authors telling you that you can have everything you want, if you just want it bad enough, it’s easier than ever before to be encouraged and get started.

Yet, once you start working on your dream, you might quickly realize how success is not only about mindset and that it needs some strategies to succeed in whatever you’re doing.

Sometimes, working hard is a good strategy. Yet, most of the time, it isn’t.

Working smart and being persistent, however, are strategies that worked for most people who created major success in various fields and industries.

“Patience, persistance, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.”

— Napoleon Hill

What most people don’t understand is that giving up too quickly doesn’t equal failure. You just gave up. And by giving up, you drop the chance for success.

Most people hop from one idea to the other, arguing that they failed while they didn’t even make it to the finish line.

They start blogging and give up after two months because they don’t make money. Or they start working out and give up after a few weeks because their body doesn’t look any different.

Yet, if you want to win the race, whatever that race might be for you, you first need to finish it. By jumping from race to race, you’ll not only be exhausted and confused, but you’ll never see the finish line.

To be the quickest marathon runner, you first need to finish a marathon. If you quit halfway through the race because you had a bad start, you have no chance to be the quickest because you won’t make it to the finish line.

Next time you feel like quitting, ask yourself if it’s worth giving up or if you at least want to see the finish line.

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