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The Art of Finishing


My endless battle with the "Project Hydra": why I can't seem to finish projects, and the strategies I'm exploring to finally complete what I start. A personal journey through productivity's thorniest challenge.

I’ve carved out a few precious hours for coding, armed with a steaming cup of coffee and the familiar urge to dive into a project. It’s not about dismissing the excitement of new beginnings, but rather about finding a balance—learning to channel that initial enthusiasm into the equally important (if sometimes less glamorous) work of seeing things through to completion. It’s about creating a supportive structure around my work, balancing internal motivation with external accountability, and gradually building the skill of finishing.

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