Confidence Through Health

Importance of Follow-Through

Episode Summary

Integrity is an important piece of a healthy lifestyle. Following through on the things you say you will do helps build integrity.

Episode Notes

Follow-through is a key ingredient in getting the life you want. Goals are great to have, plans are even better, but not following through on the steps you know must be taken or the things you say you will do will get you no where fast.

Key Takeaways

• Integrity is defined as doing what you say you will do, even when no one is watching.
• Follow-through is a foundational element of living a life with integrity.
• Passion is the driving force behind consistent follow-through, especially on difficult days.
• Lack of follow-through on goals (e.g., New Year's resolutions) is often rooted in a lack of genuine passion.
• Completing even small steps toward a goal generates a sense of accomplishment that reinforces continued effort.
• When follow-through is difficult, one should examine and address the underlying reasons why.