Finishing Strong: The Art of Pushing Through Exhaustion
Episode Overview
Reconnect with your 'why' to fuel motivation. Break goals into smaller, manageable milestones. Protect your energy by prioritising self-care. Stay accountable by sharing progress with trusted individuals. Visualise crossing the finish line with excellence.
"The last 10% is where champions are made."
What drives someone to push through when they're just about to quit? Dr. Quentin Moore, a seasoned family nurse practitioner and educator, tackles this question head-on in an invigorating episode of the Health Wellness & Community podcast. Drawing from his own experiences, Dr. Moore shares how the last 10% of any goal is where true champions are made.
He reflects on his own journey of completing a doctorate while juggling a full-time job and family responsibilities, illustrating the importance of maintaining excellence even when exhaustion sets in. Dr. Moore offers practical strategies to keep your momentum going when the finish line feels distant. He suggests reconnecting with your 'why', breaking down the finish line into smaller milestones, and protecting your energy as key methods to stay on track.
With a sprinkle of humour and a dash of real-life anecdotes, he makes the daunting task of finishing strong feel achievable. Listeners will find themselves nodding along as Dr. Moore describes the all-too-familiar feeling of starting a project with enthusiasm, only to lose steam halfway through. His advice is both relatable and actionable, reminding us that how we finish not only affects our current projects but also builds our confidence for future endeavours.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling to maintain their standards when it matters most. Whether you're a student, professional, or just someone trying to meet personal goals, Dr. Moore's insights provide the motivation needed to cross that finish line with pride. So, are you ready to finish strong and show the world what you're made of?