Why don't I finish what I start? | Intentional: How to Finish What You Start by Chris Bailey

You started it full of energy. Then life happened. Sound familiar? In the age of AI tools, endless notifications, and back-to-back meetings, finishing what you start has never felt harder — or more important. Yet most productivity advice tells you to work harder, wake up earlier, or build more discipline. Chris Bailey's Intentional (2026) says the real problem is something else entirely. In this episode, we explore why busy professionals around the world struggle to follow through — and what to actually do about it. The answer isn't more willpower. It's aligning with values you may have never clearly named. We break down Bailey's most powerful concept: intention stacks — a simple ladder that connects what you do today to what truly matters to you. When your goals are rooted in your real values, finishing becomes natural, not forced. Whether you're juggling a demanding career, a creative project, or a personal goal that keeps getting pushed to next week — this episode gives you one clear, practical step to become the finisher you want to be. 🎙️ Part 1 of 3 — Book Takeaways Series on Intentional Book by Chris Bailey 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 — Why we start strong and lose steam 00:59 — The real reason you don't finish (it's not laziness) 02:29 — What are intention stacks? The core idea explained 03:54 — How aligning with values changes your motivation 05:12 -- Why you can drop goals 05:48 — This week's action: build your own intention stack in 15 minutes 07:36 — What's coming in Episodes 2 & 3 📖 Intentional by Chris Bailey (2026)