"There should never just be two options: perfection or giving up. When we understand grace, we understand that God is long-suffering, that change is a process, and that repentance is a pattern in our lives. When we understand grace, we understand that the blessings of Christ's sacrifice are continuous and His strength is perfect in our weakness. Christ is not waiting at the finish line once we have done all that we can do. He is with us every step of the way." -Brad Wilcox
To reach your goals, look at how to eliminate the easiest route to giving in. Cortez foresaw the fear and potential retreat of his men upon facing their first battle, so according to legend, he ordered the officers to set the ships on fire. In sinking his ships, Cortez pre-obligated his men to press forward and not act on their fear—basically eliminating his crew’s option to give up.