How to Become An Epic Finisher
I almost gave up on being an artist and entrepreneur.
In my late 20s, I was ready to throw in the towel. Every project I started eventually came crashing down, and nothing seemed to work.
This was strange, because in my early 20s, I had the Midas touch: every idea turned to gold. Until suddenly, it just stopped. It felt like I had been cursed—doomed to fail.
But I wasn’t cursed. What I see now that I couldn’t see then is that I had become a chronic starter: someone who starts many projects but doesn’t finish them.
I didn’t yet understand the power of completion, the discipline it takes, or how integrity ties into all of it.
No one coached me on mindset.
No one taught me how to keep going when things got hard.
So I took the easy path: I bailed when things got complicated.
But here’s the thing… it only takes a few of these experiences to reshape your identity.
Before I knew it, I wasn’t the guy with the Midas touch anymore.
I was the guy who quit when things got tough. Unconsciously, I became a starter. And that identity followed me into every new project I started.
But then, when I was 29, everything changed. I had an opportunity to step out of that self-imposed prison and into something new. Something powerful.
That moment was the turning point for me, when I learned the massive difference between being a starter and a finisher.
In today’s Deep Dive Class, I share that story. More importantly, I’ll walk you through the lessons I’ve learned over the last 10 years about what it takes to become an epic finisher—someone who not only starts, but also finishes with heart and purpose.
If you’ve ever felt stuck or doubted your ability to see things through, this class is for you.
As always, there’s a journaling prompt below to help you reflect and go deeper. I’ve also included a few affirmations designed to help you rewrite your story and step into a new chapter of powerful, inspired creation.
I hope this class serves you well.
How To Become An EPIC FINISHER
Hit play to listen to this week’s Deep Dive Class on how to upgrade your mindset and become an EPIC FINISHER.
Can't listen now? Bookmark these timestamps:
0:03 - Finishing what you started
1:45 - The story of Young Darius: Starting but not finishing
6:30 - Acknowledge the jail cell you've created
7:15 - Upgrade your belief system / become a finisher
8:15 - Close your open loops & protect your energy
10:22 - Saying no to opportunities
12:29 - Know your soft spots
14:30 - Create a system for capturing ideas
16:18 - Remember: You're a work in progress
Journal Prompt
What story have you been telling yourself about your ability to finish what you start?
Do you believe you are an epic finisher? Do you believe you have what it takes?
If so, take a moment to celebrate and reflect on how you got here.
If not, what would it take to upgrade your belief on being an EPIC FINISHER?
Affirmations
Here are 8 affirmations for today’s Deep Dive Class to help you embody the EPIC FINISHER mindset:
I am an epic finisher. I have everything I need to complete what I start.
I face difficult conversations with courage, knowing they support my highest self.
I honour my boundaries and say no to projects that don’t align with my purpose.
I am strong enough to recognize where I need support and bold enough to ask for it.
I release projects that no longer serve me, creating space for what truly matters.
I am an epic finisher.
I am an EPIC finisher.
I AM AN EPIC FINISHER!
There’s a massive difference between being a starter and being a finisher.
Becoming an epic finisher isn’t just about completing projects; it’s about reclaiming your integrity, your confidence, and your power.
Every step you take toward the finish line is a step toward becoming the creator you were meant to be.
You’ve got this.
Big love,
D
