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Wie man alles beendet, was man anfängt

Jan Yager

We often start with enthusiasm—new ideas, fresh plans, high hopes—but somewhere along the way we give up. Projects remain half-finished, dreams are forgotten, and our confidence quietly fades. This inspiring and practical guide shows us why we find it so difficult to finish things—and how we can change that. With clear steps—from setting goals and building habits to overcoming fears and maintaining focus—it shows us the path to real progress. With every small success, we gain new momentum, and with every task completed, we strengthen our belief in ourselves. If you're ready to stop giving up and finally finish, this book is your starting point.

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Ablenkungen / ˈapˌlɛŋkʊŋ /noun

distractions

Ablenkungen vermeiden.

Avoid distractions.

ablenken

beendet / ˈbɛndət /verb

finish

Wie man alles beendet, was man anfängt.

How to finish everything you start.

abschließenaufhörenbeendigen

der Fortschritt / deːɐ̯ ˈfɔʁtʃʁɪt /noun

progress

Verfolge deinen Fortschritt in einem einfachen Kalender.

Track your progress in a simple calendar.

EntwicklungVerbesserung

das Scheitern / das ˈʃaɪ̯tɐn /noun

failure

Wenn du häufige Fallstricke wie Perfektionismus, Ablenkung oder Angst vor dem Scheitern betrachtest, kannst du beginnen, deine Herangehensweise an Aufgaben zu verändern.

If you consider common pitfalls like perfectionism, distraction, or fear of failure, you can begin to change your approach to tasks.

Misserfolg

die Begeisterung / diː beˈɡaɪ̯stɐʊŋ /noun

enthusiasm

was deine Begeisterung lebendig hält.

which keeps your enthusiasm alive.

EnthusiasmusLeidenschaftEifer

erledigen / ɛɐ̯ˈlɛdɪɡən /verb

complete

Beginne mit einer einfachen Liste aller kleinen Aufgaben, die du für dein Projekt erledigen musst.

Start with a simple list of all the small tasks you need to complete for your project.

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