Insights from ‘Finish What You Start’ by Peter Hollins Flashcards
What are the four follow-through muscles necessary for finishing tasks?
Focusing, taking action, resisting distraction, and persisting.
What mindset should you adopt to overcome perfectionism and complete projects?
The finishing = learning mindset.
True or False: The ‘ego’ plays a role in raising finishing requirements, which can lead to failure in completing tasks.
True
Why is finishing a ‘terrible website’ still valuable?
Because it serves as a stepping stone for improvement and future projects.
Fill in the blank: ‘The first step to finishing what you start is to knock over the ____ roadblock by adopting a finishing = learning mindset.’
perfectionism
What is a ‘finishing manifesto’?
A set of simple rules you follow consistently to help you stay on track and finish your projects.
According to Peter Holland, what do you miss learning if you don’t finish a project?
You miss learning the full scope of required actions and self-awareness.
What are the three parts of the ‘I want. I will. I won’t.’ approach?
‘I want’ defines the end goal, ‘I will’ is a small starting action, and ‘I won’t’ defines what to avoid doing to stay on task.
What strategy triples the rate of follow-through according to studies?
Setting an implementation intention like ‘I want. I will. I won’t.’
What is the purpose of conducting a 10-10-10 when feeling tempted to procrastinate?
To imagine the increasing discomfort from procrastinating for 10 minutes, 10 hours, and 10 days, helping to motivate immediate action.
Fill in the blank: ‘The finishing = learning mindset combined with a finishing ____ will make you an unstoppable finisher.’
manifesto
True or False: The present self often prioritizes long-term goals over immediate comfort and pleasure.
False
Why does stating ‘I want…’ help when starting a time block for work?
It connects immediate actions to a meaningful future goal.
What is the ‘I won’t’ part meant to address in the ‘I want. I will. I won’t.’ framework?
It addresses the most common distractions or forms of procrastination.
How does small action help in overcoming procrastination?
Small actions break inertia, which is a key factor in procrastination.
