Built To Finish

If you are seeking an inspirational book that will provide you with incredible motivation to take on your ultimate goals in life, look no further! Built To Finish by Steven Pivnik will motivate you to become the best version of yourself, while encouraging you to defy any limitation you once anticipated. Steven takes the reader on an adventure as he depicts how the work ethic instilled in him by his family at an early age would set the foundation for the success he would experience in business, as well as becoming an endurance athlete.

To make it to the top in anything it takes grit, discipline, and dedication. Readers will gain insight into the many life lessons experienced from the highly skilled entrepreneur, mountaineer, and triathlete. Steven carefully intertwines the lessons learned in sport to their application in business. The chapters of this book provide the detailed experiences he had, while also incorporating impactful takeaways at the end of each chapter for the reader to apply to life.

One of my favorite quotes from the book is:

“We are where we are because of the grind, and we aren’t where we want to be because we need to grind it out even more.”

Steven encourages the reader to reflect on their own life, while also realizing the potential they possess to achieve any meaningful goal or dream they have within. While he helps the reader understand what it takes to make it to the finish line, he highlights the value of the journey. He maps out how to go the distance to achieve success. Whether it is the willingness to possess the mental fortitude, endure ‘the grind,’ or realize the value of pacing along the journey, the reader becomes equipped with what it takes to achieve success.

One chapter that stood out to me was “Envision The Finish.” This chapter speaks to the power of visualization, as well as the impact it can have on one’s life. Sometimes the work needed to achieve your goals may be daunting, but it does not have to be. Steven highlights the significance of breaking down goals to maintain focus and confidence. By following the guidance he provides, you will be on your way to achieving those lofty goals that once seemed insurmountable to accomplish.

Steven’s perspective to achieving success in life is contagious. Built To Finish personally left me with a powerful desire to be the best version I can be not only in my career, but in life. From start to finish, this book provides the reader an incredible thrill that combines business, sport, and the life lessons experienced along the way!