Finish the Year Strong: How to Get MAD (Motivated, Accountable, Disciplined) for Success
Cassandra Terry
Mindset Coach | Empowering individuals to connect with their inner voice & fulfill their God-given potential | Corporate leader turned life coach, guided by faith
As the year winds down, it’s easy to let distractions and fatigue get the best of us, but this is precisely when we need to push harder, not ease up. Here’s how we can embody each aspect of MAD to cross the finish line with purpose and strength:
1. Motivated – Motivation is the fuel that drives our actions. It’s time to reconnect with the “why” behind your goals. Why did you set these objectives in the first place? What’s at stake if you don’t finish strong? Reflect on the progress you’ve made, no matter how small, and use that momentum to power through to the end.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
2. Accountable – Accountability helps ensure that you don’t let yourself off the hook when things get tough. Who is holding you accountable? Whether it’s a mentor, a friend, or even your own journal, having a system in place where you check in on your progress will keep you focused. You can’t succeed if you’re not measuring your success.
3. Disciplined – Discipline is the backbone of progress. While motivation gets you started, discipline keeps you going when the initial excitement fades. It’s not about waiting for the perfect moment; it’s about showing up every day and doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t feel like it. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.
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“We don’t rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems.” – James Clear
As we move into the final stretch of the year, ask yourself: Am I MAD enough to finish what I started? By embracing motivation, accountability, and discipline, you position yourself to close out the year on a high note.
Finish strong, because the voice within wins when you refuse to quit.
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3 周Glad this came up on my feed today. Big things coming before the end of the year! ??
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1 个月This is definitely what I needed to read at this very moment!!! Great article!!
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1 个月Finishing the year strong with a MAD approach—Motivation, Accountability, and Discipline—is exactly what we need to set ourselves up for long-term success. I especially resonate with the idea that discipline sustains us when motivation fades. As we approach the year's end, it's crucial to reflect on our progress and recalibrate our goals with intentionality. This mindset not only helps us stay focused but also ensures we build habits that can carry us into the next year. Thank you, Cassandra Terry , for the timely reminder to stay accountable and disciplined!
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1 个月These are top notch strategies that should be implemented by everybody, Cassandra Terry. My take away: Am I MAD (motivated, accountable, disciplined) enough to finish what I started? It's not too late to finish what you started ????.