Chris Mance II - Mental Skills Coach

Today is the 1st day of the month.  It’s also the 1st day of the 4th quarter of the year.  This means it’s time for both you and me to step up our efforts to hit our goals before the year is over.  It’s time to commit to doing what it takes to finish the year strong.

This is easier said than done.  Stepping up your effort when you’re already burning the candle at both ends requires motivation.  To help with this motivation, I put together five amazing quotes on finishing strong.  I plan to read this quotes every time I feel myself losing steam up until the end of the year.  I hope you enjoy these quotes as much as I do!

1. On Taking Action With a Purpose Every Morning

Every morning in Africa, an antelope wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion, or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest antelope, or it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the lion or an antelope – when the sun comes up, you’d better be running. ― African Proverb

2. On Giving My Best Effort Every Single Day

Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment. – Oprah Winfrey

3. On Overcoming the Desire for Immediate Gratification

Be careful not to compromise what you want most for what you want now. – Zig Ziglar

4. On Why I Can’t Quit

The first time you quit, it’s hard. The second time, it gets easier. The third time, you don’t even have to think about it. – Bear Bryant

5. On Enjoying Every Day As I Finish the Year Strong

Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see. – Jimmy Buffett