I already did an article on Finishing Strong, but had to extend this to a second. There is always new things, but the most important thing is to finish what ever we start. And if you a runner then you know what it mean to actually finish a race is more important than starting one. There's a beautiful story about John Akhwari from Tanzania (Africa)
In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the race course for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring his knee and ankle. By 7:00 p.m., a runner from Ethiopia had won the race, and all other competitors had finished and been cared for. Just a few thousand spectators were left in the huge stadium when a police siren at the gate caught their attention. Limping through the gate came Akhwari, his leg wrapped in a bloody bandage. Those present began to cheer as the courageous man completed the final lap of the race. Later, a reporter asked Akhwari the question on every one's mind: "Why did you continue the race after you were so badly injured?" He replied: "My country did not send me 7,000 miles to begin a race; they sent me to finish the race."
I find myself started stuff very easy, but it's now in my life that I find myself in the need to finish well. I started loads of new project and initiatives but the time is now to hand it over and to end them strong. Even though this is not very part of my character, I find an enjoyment in handing stuff over now, and it's like a relay where it need to be a smooth hand over to make it possible for the guys running the next lap well.
Let's finish strong, and well...
Going for Gold Leadership
