When You Feel Like Giving Up...Keep Going
Have you ever set a big goal in life that scared you…and then questioned whether you could actually do it?
In this episode of the Life is Now…Do It While You Can podcast, Life Coach for Women Over 50, Suzanne Oshima, when she set a huge, scary goal for her 40th birthday: running the NYC Marathon.
This isn’t just a story about running.
It’s about what happens when you commit to something big—even when you’re not sure how you’ll make it to the finish line.
It’s about fear, doubt, discipline, and trusting yourself when everything in you wants to quit.
If you’ve been putting your own dreams on the back burner…
If you’ve been stuck, waiting for the “right time”…
Or if you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to go after something you really want—
This episode is your reminder…
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to begin.
Key Takeaways
- Your biggest goals will scare you.
And they should. Anything that stretches you, that really matters to you, will bring up fear. Don’t let it stop you—let it guide you. Fear often points you right toward your next chapter of growth. - Start before you’re ready.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. You just need to start and take the first step. - It’s not about finishing first—it’s about finishing.
We all want to get things done quickly and perfectly. But real courage is staying in it when things get messy, painful, or uncertain….and they will. Just finishing—on your own terms—will be a success. - Your mind will try to stop you.
Your mindset can either hold you back or carry you through. Trust your inner strength. It’s there—even when you doubt it. - Keep going—one step at a time.
Progress is progress. Even the smallest steps forward build your confidence and momentum. Don’t underestimate what you can do by simply not giving up. - Pain is temporary. Pride in yourself lasts forever.
Crossing that finish line is all about refusing to quit. And that kind of pride? That stays with you and will be one of my proudest moments in your life. - You are more capable than you think.
Whatever goal is tugging at your heart, trust that the strength is already inside you and that’s what will pull you forward through to the finish line.
