3 Ways To Finish Your Race Well

In another post I suggested that the most important part of any race is the beginning. I want to expand on those thoughts here and talk about the end of a race.

We don't always finish well (whatever it is we're doing). It could be fatigue that does us in (however you want to define "fatigue"). It could be our heart was never really in it.

But let's just say we aren't tired. Let's also say our heart has always been "in it."

With those two givens, I'd like to suggest that you go on to finish your race well (no matter what it is you're doing) in the following three ways...

(1) Lean for the line. Isn't that what a runner does? When he approaches the finish line, he leans. Right? Leaning can mean the difference between a win and a loss, a world record and just another time like the competition. Leaning is reaching, stretching. It speaks of (spell it) c-a-r-e (care) for what you're doing. When you care, you win (even if you "lose").

(2) Remove some clothing. (You never see a runner in a parka.) In the post about getting off to a good start I phrased it: "Subtract something." The "ROI (return on investment) on this action" question is just as valid at the end of the race as it is at the beginning. It's funny how we can accumulate unnecessary (to the race) "duties." Leave behind dead weight. You'll reach the finish line sooner.

(3) Be a good sport. Of course, this ought to be the mindset throughout the race, but especially as you're crossing and have crossed the finish line. Simply put, don't get all puffed up. Have a proper sense of pride on a job well done versus arrogance. It'll help you in the next race.