“I’ve dropped everything again” — hey there! Ever found yourself feeling down, thinking: “Why can’t I ever finish what I start?”
Of course you have! We all do it. We kick things off full of energy, totally hyped, and then — bam! — the spark’s gone. Poof.
So. Today, we’re digging into how to actually finish what you start, even if you’re the self-proclaimed leader of the “Drop Everything Club.”
❓ Why do we struggle to finish things?
You start a YouTube channel, get through three English lessons, launch a Telegram — and then. You stop.
Why?
- Fear of messing up
- No visible results
- Impostor syndrome
- Laziness (let’s be real)
- A mix of all the above
💬 Psychologists say:
“Unfinished tasks stay in our memory way longer than completed ones” (The Zeigarnik Effect)
That’s why you still remember that awkward fail from high school but can barely recall your wins.
✅ Are you a closer (aka a finisher, not a loser)?
📄 Grab a piece of paper.
✍️ Write down a list of things you’ve actually finished.
If you have at least three items — you’re not a loser, you’re a closer.
🎹 Real-life example: my music school journey
I never finished music school. Dropped out two months before graduation.
Why? Got into it with my teacher. And that was that.
😅 No regrets, but that unfinished business always popped up whenever I asked myself, “What haven’t I completed in life?”
Then I launched my channel:
🎹 Pianinka — YouTube Piano School
And guess what? That chapter closed. For good. Now I’m a closer, not just “the one who quit music school.”
🧰 How to finish what you start: a checklist for real humans
🔍 Start with awareness
Don’t dive in “because it’s hyped.” Pause. Do you really want this?
🎬 Picture the finish line
How will you feel once it’s done?
🧱 Break it down
Not “finish it all.” Just “one step a day.”
⚡ Find your joy
Look for what sparks joy along the way. Even if it’s just a meme break.
📊 Track your progress
A tracker, stickers, visuals — whatever helps you see the progress.
🎉 Finish with flair
A little ceremony, a cupcake, a “heck yeah!” — mark the end. Celebrate yourself!
✨ Closure doesn’t have to be literal
🤔 But what if finishing it is literally impossible?
Here’s where philosophy kicks in. You don’t always have to literally finish what you started. Sometimes, finding a symbolic way to close the loop is enough — and your brain goes: “Oh, finally, I can move on now.”
The key is to show your brain that you’ve wrapped it up. Even if it’s not the way you originally planned.
| Started but stopped | How to close it |
| Quit writing a book | Recorded an ending voice note for friends |
| Promised to sew a shirt but the person moved away | Sewed the shirt for yourself or gifted the fabric |
| Didn’t finish college | Took an online course or passed one important subject |
| Started building a house and gave up | Started saving money for a new project |
💰 Economics and psychology: why closers win
Turns out, finishing things isn’t just about inner peace. It’s actually profitable. For you, for your work, even for society.
✅ Course finishers
…are 80% more likely to come back and buy again. Because finishing gives you a dopamine hit — and you’ll want to feel that again.
💼 Closers at work
Employees who consistently wrap up tasks earn more trust, growth, and money. You can see it in any team.
🧠 Brain impact
Unfinished stuff drains your energy. A closer clears their mental RAM, becoming calmer and more effective.
📉 And what about non-closers?
They’re always “in progress” but without results. This leads to anxiety, apathy, and that feeling of never quite getting anywhere.
Being a closer pays off. For your career, your mental health, and even your wallet.
📌 Unfinished business (and what to do with it)
We all have a list of “started but never finished” stuff. Here’s a collection of common loose ends and ideas for how you can finally close those loops — quickly, with minimal stress and maximum benefit.
| The thing | What to do with it |
| Learning languages | Do 5 lessons on an online platform or rewatch your favorite movie with subtitles |
| Fitness | Do a 10-minute YouTube workout right now |
| YouTube channel | Record a short “I’m back” or “I’m signing off” video |
| The book you started writing | Write out the ending in a few paragraphs. Or post “if I ever finished it…” |
| Study / course / diploma | Complete at least one module today. Or officially say goodbye to it if it’s no longer relevant |
| Home renovation | Do one small thing: hang a shelf, finish that corner |
💡 Tip: Don’t try to finish everything at once. Pick one loose end and close it — symbolically, fully, however feels right. The main thing is to close it.
🧠 Being a closer isn’t about talent
A closer isn’t someone who does everything perfectly.
It’s someone who gets things done.
Even if it’s messy. Even if it’s not pretty. But with a full stop.
“How do you finish things?”
Honestly
Step by step
No drama
And with humor
📎 One last thing: the short version
You’re not a loser.
You’ve just got too many tabs open.
Close one — and you’re already one step closer to winning.
💡 If you want — print out this checklist and hang it on your wall. Or make a meme: “A closer is someone who doesn’t leave the chat until they’ve replied to everyone.”