CoachNet Campfire

This morning I drove by an unfinished construction project. An abandoned commercial building that now stands as a lasting monument to a vision that has died or at least very significantly delayed. It died or was delayed despite obviously significant money, labor and time had been invested, none-the-less something happened that stopped the construction.

Why do projects fail to be completed? There could be a number of reasons. There could have been a failure to raise adequate funds to complete it. There could have been a fall-out among management. The project could have been simply ill-conceived. Whatever the reason it simply wasn’t seen through to the end.

Earlier in the week I read from the new testament: “Tell Archippus: ‘See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord.’” (Col 4:17). Runners call it a “kick.” That reserve of energy held for the final leg of a race. Someone wise called it “finishing well.” What does it take to achieve a ‘kick’ or strong finish for you?

How do you help those you are coaching maintain energy through the finish of a project, deadline or other challenge?