Navigating the Final Stretch: Overcoming the Last Lap Syndrome in Creativity
Navigating the Final Stretch: Overcoming the Last Lap Syndrome in Creativity  
Podcast: Dream Life Club
Published On: Fri Mar 20 2026
Description: 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 linethe real reason finishing feels harder than startinghow she has personally delayed projects for years (!!) and what she's doing differently nowsimple systems and mindset shifts that actually help you close the loopIf you’ve ever had a creative project that's been almost done for too long… this one’s for you.