Start at the end. That's my favorite line in this whole write up (which is again, just as amazing as ever). I totally agree with it because, you have to have a clear picture of what you are trying to accomplish. Your goal. Without that, everything else is just going through the motions.
yes, and then people tend to get stuck along the way. :)
Unfortunately, that is true. Often times, they lose site of their goals. Daily stress and frustrations beat them down until they forget, ignore, or lose the urge to continue on their path.
and then...
And then one of two things will happen. They either A) give up completely, or B) readjust and get back on track. Sometimes an outside source is required to instill their once lost motivation.