Guaranteed wins of consequence don’t exist, but good finishes do. The key is to distinguish the difference between the two results.

Winning requires determining what is required to finish. Defining when to stop or the finish line is vital to winning.

A good finish is when we can reflect on AND be happy with the result. Isn’t that really a win? Getting the trophy is cool, but being happy with the result pays way better in the long run.

Trying to determine when to stop after starting can be a complex problem to solve. My biggest wins and best finishes have been when I have defined stopping before I got started. Sometimes, it even helps me figure out that a win is not to start at all.

Guaranteeing a win is difficult, but structuring a good finish before starting is the way to guarantee winning.