# Navigating the Final Stretch: Overcoming the Last Lap Syndrome in Creativity

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Podcast: [Dream Life Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dream-life-club-6959250)
Published: 2026-03-20T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://dreamlifeclubpodcast.captivate.fm
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## Resource

Sumi talks about the the “Last Lap Syndrome,” that moment where you’ve done 80–90% of the work… but can’t seem to finish a creative project and put it out into the world. In this episode, Sumi shares: why creatives (especially those with ADHD tendencies) get stuck before the finish line the real reason finishing feels harder than starting how she has personally delayed projects for years (!!) and what she's doing differently now simple systems and mindset shifts that actually help you close the loop If you’ve ever had a creative project that's been almost done for too long… this one’s for you.

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