Last Ten Percent

You've done ninety percent of the work. The project is almost there. And suddenly... it feels impossible. You're not alone. This is where most people stop. The last ten percent takes fifty percent of the effort. It's where the details live. The polish. The difference between good enough and remarkable. Psychologists call it completion anxiety. As we approach the finish, the stakes feel higher. Perfectionism kicks in. Suddenly easier to abandon than to complete. Look around. The world is full of ninety percent finished projects. Almost launched businesses. Nearly completed books. Dreams that died in the final stretch. In twenty twenty six, be someone who finishes. Not perfect. Finished. Ship it. Launch it. Complete it. The last ten percent is where your reputation is built. Anyone can start. Professionals finish.