The End Come First

The old axiom " Start at the beginning" doesn't always work. Find out why in this mini podcast.

Grasshopper Notes are the writings from America's Best Known Hypnotherapist John Morgan. His podcasts contain his most responded to essays and blog posts from the past two decades. 

Find the written versions of these podcasts on John's podcasting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628038

"The Grasshopper" is the part of you that whispers pearls of wisdom that  seem to pop into your mind from out of the blue. John's essays and blog posts are his interpretations of these "Nips of Nectar." Others have labeled his writings as timeless wisdom. 

Most of the John's writings revolve around self improvement and self help. They address topics like:

• Mindfulness
• Peace of mind
• Creativity
• How to stay in the present moment
• Spirituality
• Behavior improvement

And stories that transform you to a wider sense of awareness that presents more options. And isn't that what we all want, more options? 

John uploads these podcasts on a regular basis. So check back often to hear these podcasts heard around the world. Who wants to be the next person to change? 

Make sure to order a copy of John's new book: WISDOM OF THE GRASSHOPPER – 21 Days to Creativity. These mini-meditations take you inside where all your creative resources live. And you'll come out not only refreshed but recommitted to creating your future. 

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Transcript

The End Comes First

We love beginnings. New jobs, new diets, new relationships. But here’s the raw truth: nothing new really begins until something else ends.

You can't start a life of sobriety with a champagne toast. You have to end the drinking first. You can’t have peace without ending the war—whether it’s global or just a spat in your living room. Size doesn’t matter. The end has to come first.

Problem is, most of us are better at starting things than finishing them. We dream big, but we don’t close chapters. And without closure, we just carry loose ends from one attempt to the next. We keep pretending that a new beginning is right around the corner, while holding on to an unending fairy tale.

Beginning has a lot to do with dreaming; ending has a lot to do with doing.

Ask any football coach in the playoffs—they’ll tell their team: “Play all 60 minutes.” Because you can’t move on without finishing this game.

Same in life. The people I struggle with most in business? “Loose Ends.” Always starting, rarely completing. They’re shocked when they get fired—but someone had to end it for them.

New relationships? Same story. Talk to a dating coach. The biggest barrier to starting something real? Constant talk about the ex. The beginning won’t begin until the past ends.

And here's the kicker: most of us don’t learn from our mistakes because we don’t see them as mistakes. We blame others. But if you want a real new beginning, you’ve got to look in the mirror—honestly, and see yourself warts and all.

See the pattern. Own the choices. End the denial. That’s where real change starts.

So if you’re serious about starting something that lasts, do this first: Finish something. End what isn’t working. Look in the mirror.

All the best,

John