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Be realistic with what "done" is when you start a project and force yourself to get to that point. It doesn't have to be published or making money or anything specific, but define what it is and do it.

The more often you get to "done" the easier it is. The same goes for quitting though - every time you quit something it gets easier to excuse yourself the next time and so on.

The last 5% of a project is always the hardest to slog through. Being able to finish things is a super important skill and something I'd say is worth cultivating.




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