Why People Who Only Start Their Goals Are Always An Underachiever Compared to Finishers

The starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat― Napoleon Hill

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people start and fail at their  resolutions. It’s always the same story, someone starts a goal with enthusiasm only to give up after one or two weeks. Sure they’ll have some success stories, but for every person who succeeds there are ten others who failed. In my opinion, this is because these people don’t know what it takes to be an achiever – they’re underachievers by choice!

As a thought writer, I am always on the lookout for new objectives to set. New obstacles that will help me develop as a person and stretch my capabilities. When I look back at all of my prior goals, though…lets just say it’s embarrassing! There are a lot of half-finished projects in the nook of my room since I’m not good at completing what I start. It’s simple to determine who has completed anything and who has only begun things over and over without ever progressing.

There is one thing that separates those who are successful and those who aren’t. It’s not intelligence, it’s not opportunities, and it’s not luck. I’m talking about the difference between a finisher and a starter of goals. A finisher does what they say they’re doing; a starter talks about doing things but never actually starts them. You can be motivated all day long, but if you don’t know how to turn motivation into action, then you’ll only ever be able to dream big…not take action towards your dreams!

People always say they want to lose weight, get out of debt, or become better at something. They set goals and work hard towards them every day, only to quit when the going gets tough. It’s not about leaving but rather knowing when you need a break and how to make one without losing momentum. The key is understanding what makes you a starter instead of a finisher so that you can finally start reaching your goals again!

I am very guilty of this myself, and I know for sure I’m not the only one who has been there before. There are many reasons we tend to give up on our dreams too soon or don’t even start them in the first place, but it doesn’t have to be this way anymore!

It’s easy to be a starter of goals, but it is hard to be a finisher. This is because there are many distractions in life that can easily lead you away from your goals. It takes courage and commitment to stay on track with your goals, especially when you feel like quitting or giving up. If only I could tell you what some people said to me during my journey towards achieving my own set of goals…but no one ever did!

Here are six reasons why people who only start their goals will always be an underachiever compared to those who can finish their work and why you might not be able to finish things:

1)     People Who Only Start Goals Don’t Have A Plan For After They Are Done

You don’t have clear goals set out for you. How can you achieve something if you don’t know what it is? For instance, let’s say you want to be more fit or lose weight. It would be best if you determined how much weight of yours should be lost and how one goes about losing the same. If these steps aren’t defined, then your result will never come into existence; Therefore, firstly, look at important things for you and describe them on paper (even on a simple piece of paper). Do this with everything necessary in life (e.g., relationships) when someone finishes something they have already planned for after completing the task. They know what their next step is, and they’ll be ready for it when they get there. People who only start their goals don’t think about it after they’re done; therefore, when they finally achieve the goal, nothing comes next, and there’s no purpose even to accomplish that goal in the first place. You can’t just move on to something else without planning what you will do next; If you want to go somewhere, then you must have a clear destination in mind and not just wander aimlessly in the dark expecting everything to turn out fine.

2)     People Who Only Start Goals Aren’t Willing To Sacrifice And Struggle For What They Want

You don’t have a vision for your life! Without thinking about where you want to be in the next month or year, quitting will always feel like the best option available at any given moment. Plus, who would want to put effort into anything if there’s no possible way of learning about their progress along the way? It would be best if you started with setting out some set point milestones that are important for making progress towards your goal. Then break them down into smaller chunks that you can work on consistently one step at a time. For instance, if my main goal is to write an article every week, then each week, I will learn about how close I’m getting to my final goal. When people finish things, all of the hard work and sacrifices become worth it because they can finally see the outcome of their work. People who only start goals and give up after a few difficult months never get to this point because there’s always an excuse or a better opportunity pulling them in another direction; They don’t want to put in all the hard work it requires to finish something great, but at the end of the day you’re the one missing out on all that could have been.

3)     People Who Only Start Goals Don’t Have A Support System

You haven’t found the correct people to help you! Some people still think that success is an entirely solo effort which means they fall back on quitting whenever times get rough because they believe no one else can help them. But working with others will always yield better outcomes than trying to go at it alone. It would be best if you had a team of people who are willing to keep you accountable in reaching your goals; otherwise, giving up becomes the easiest option in life for most people. Look for mentors, coaches, and even regular friends who can be there when you’re ready to call it quits; because nothing is more powerful than someone who’s been where you currently are already! Everyone needs support when they are trying something new, whether it’s encouragement or just someone who is willing to listen without judgment. When you stop working for your goal, it’s easy for everyone else around you who supported your journey to pull away from you because you’re no longer committed to moving forward together. If you don’t keep people around who support your efforts, then you will find it difficult to stay motivated and finish your goal.

4)     People Who Only Start Goals Give Up When Things Get Difficult

You quit too early! When I started writing this article, my goal was to finish in 2 hours or less; but it took me over 8 hours to actually get done with the first draft. The difference between people who succeed and those who fail is that they’re willing to keep working on it till they’re finished, no matter how long it takes them to get there. If you want something that’s worth having, then give up all excuses because you have everything needed for success already inside of you. So hold onto your dreams for as long as necessary because you’ll never know when things will finally go your way! For example, I couldn’t do anything last night because it was raining outside, but guess what? I woke up this morning to see bright blue skies. When someone takes the time to plan out their journey to a goal, they have put in the research and discovered all of the possible obstacles that may be thrown at them along the way. It’s going to get hard before it gets easier, so if you want to accomplish anything great, then expect a few bumps on your road along with a couple of potholes as well. The trick is not letting those mishaps pull you off course from achieving what you set out to do from the beginning. People who only start their goals and give up when they inevitably encounter a challenge give up entirely, whereas those who finish know that there will be roadblocks, but they’ll get through them eventually.

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5)       People Who Only Start Goals Don’t Like To Fail

You’re not patient with yourself. If something is hard, don’t quit just yet because it’s taking a lot longer than what you expected. Nobody said things were going to be easy, but if it’s worth doing, then you need to endure some discomfort along the way in order to get where you want to go! For example, when I started writing this article yesterday, my goal was to finish within 2 hours or three maximum. But here I am, working on it over 8 hours later…that’s how much patience is required when you’re working towards your goals. You can’t reach your end goal if you quit on the road to your success; A great example of this is Thomas Edison and his invention of the light bulb. He was able to test thousands of different materials for creating a filament for creating electricity before finding what worked, which was carbonized bamboo. Out of all those failures, he remained patient until finally getting it right because he didn’t want to fail no matter how long it took him. If you are willing to go through failure, then you are willing to do what it takes to succeed.

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6)     People Who Only Start Goals Lack The Necessary Skills

You don’t have the right mindset! People who want to quit like this lack the appropriate mindsets that are necessary in order to accomplish their own set of goals. You need to do the following: What’s important is that you believe in yourself; because if you can’t even trust yourself, then how will others be able to? Also, remember that failures are normal; they happen, and it’s only human nature. But what would make people better than computers or robots is our ability to handle these failure(s) and move on with time; instead of giving up. We all fail from time to time, but those who learn from it remain successful at anything they choose. For instance, I almost gave up on writing this article halfway through because I had to go out and do some errands, but I didn’t. A new goal often requires different skillsets, so if you haven’t developed those yet, then you’ll likely struggle with actually reaching your goal. Sometimes these skills can be learned, but the person who only starts their goals has a difficult time progressing to the next step because they’ve hit a wall and don’t know how to break down and overcome any obstacles in front of them. Learning how to start and finish is like learning how to drive; You need both hands on the wheel at all times; otherwise, you’re going nowhere fast. I hope this article helps you stay motivated when things get hard, as well as provides tips that will help you complete your goals. Remember that the only bad workout is the one that never happened, so take action now by finishing what you started.

Bonus : You’re not passionate about it! Passion comes after setting out some goals; without which there won’t be any passion. Passion will help you stay on track and be excited to pursue your goals, while giving you the strength needed to keep going at it. I believe that passion is important for achieving any of your set out goals!  If you’re not passionate about something, then quitting it will be easy for you; no matter how hard the goal might be or how long it takes to achieve it. You need to enjoy what you’re doing if possible, otherwise giving up will always feel like the best option in life even when it’s not. Passion can drive you to take massive action without needing any motivation whatsoever; just pure undying excitement that makes its own energy! For example, think of someone who loves extreme sports such as rock climbing or scuba diving…how motivated would they feel? Again passion is important to help you build momentum while working towards your own set of goals.

People who only start their goals are always an underachiever compared to finishers.  The person that starts a goal has the potential for success but they also have the opportunity of failure and more importantly, they don’t know what it feels like to be successful. Finishers not only complete their goal but enjoy every step along the way. They understand how hard work pays off and although there is plenty of sacrifice involved; it is worth it in the end because you feel accomplished at your accomplishment!  If you want to be successful in life, it’s important that you finish what you start.