Facing Your Giants 5/7: Finish What You Started-The Scared Act of Cutting Off Giants' Heads. #FINISHSTRONGFRIDAY
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Giants aren't defeated by half measures. You have to finish them off completely!!
Drawing from the often-overlooked conclusion of the David and Goliath story, today's Finish Strong Friday episode reveals a profound truth: David didn't just knock the giant down—he cut off Goliath's head to ensure the threat was eliminated once and for all.
You've walked with me all week through our "Facing Giants" series, naming your giants, letting go of what doesn't fit, locking in your focus, and trusting what's already within you.
Now we arrive at the crescendo—Finish Strong Friday—where we confront the necessity of complete victory. Many of us have been circling our giants, taking tentative swings without fully committing to their defeat.
Whether your giant is an external challenge or an internal demon like self-doubt or anxiety, the lesson remains: don't just knock it down—cut off its head.
The neuroscience backing this ancient wisdom is compelling. When you choose decisive action, your brain shifts from survival mode to executive function mode. Your prefrontal cortex activates, triggering dopamine release that reinforces learning and motivation. This creates momentum for your next challenge, which explains why finishing matters so deeply.
In the locker room hangs a sign: right here, right now. That's the mentality David embodied, and it's what separates those who merely struggle from those who triumph.
Today's challenge is simple yet powerful: What have you started but not fully finished? Where do you need to finish strong? Remember, not every battle ends in a day—some giants require weeks or months of persistent action.
The key is to finish something every week, stacking your victories until your giant has nowhere left to stand.
Your brain loves decisive action, and that's what Finish Strong Friday celebrates.
Join Dr. Derek Suite tomorrow for Self-Care Saturday as we explore how proper recovery isn't retreat but reinforcement for the battles ahead.
STAY AMAZING!!
Chapters
1. Welcome to Finish Strong Friday (00:00:00)
2. David's Bold Lesson: Cut Off Heads (00:01:50)
3. Neuroscience of Executive Function Mode (00:04:35)
4. Don't Half Slay Your Dragons (00:07:13)
5. Stack Your Strong Finishes (00:09:28)
6. Today's Challenge and Closing Thoughts (00:10:24)
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