Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Strong Finish

It is really easy to start things.  I start things all the time:  projects around the house, diets, and programs like this to change my life.  I am a great starter.  But, I am not always a strong finisher.

As you get into the real work of projects around the house, diets, or life changes big or small; thing become more difficult and it isn't always easy to stay committed to the change that you want to make.  Things come up, unforeseen circumstances that force us to make a choice; either give up or double down.  It is my hope that this time you will decide to double your efforts and stick to it.

Finishing strong requires a lot.  It requires flexibility.  When things aren't working, you have to be willing to try new solutions to get you to your goal.  It requires perseverance.  When you just don't feel like doing it anymore, you keep going.  Finally, it requires commitment.  You must commit to yourself, your girlfriends, and your goals.

Commitment to your girlfriends might be the single most important element in finishing strong.  When you have good friends, walking with you and encouraging you to keep going, it makes the work so much easier.  Good friends will not let you quit.  They will help you to come up with new solutions if the old ones aren't working.  They will share their strength and help you to cross that finish line.

You only have a few weeks to go.  Band together with your girlfriends and commit to make it a strong finish.

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