In this powerful episode of the 360 Success Podcast, host Dr. Ryan Knight delivers a wake-up call for high performers, leaders, and anyone building a life that matters. With wisdom drawn from sports, personal setbacks, and real-life leadership, Dr. Knight unpacks the deceptively dangerous habit of quitting early. From workouts to marriage, from business to belief; many don’t fail at the start… they fail at the end.
You’ll hear how a single missed moment can unravel months of progress; and how coasting is never neutral. Whether you’re in a winning season or fighting burnout, this message will help you recommit to showing up fully, pushing until the finish, and leading with endurance. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about identity. Because how you finish determines who you become.
Key Takeaways:
Most failure happens at the finish line; not the starting line.
Quitting early becomes a habit that sabotages your future.
Coasting feels safe, but it causes hidden regression.
Finishing well builds the internal belief: “I’m the kind of person who finishes.”
Momentum isn’t maintained by memory; it’s maintained by movement.
“You don’t rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your habits.” - Dr. Ryan Knight
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