Keep Going: Why Leadership Has No Finish Line

Written by Sarah Beth Herman, CEO and Mentor to Growth-Minded Founders

There’s a thought most leaders and entrepreneurs carry quietly in their hearts:

“If I can just hit this milestone… then it’ll be easier. If I can just hit that revenue mark, grow my team, or land this one client, then I’ll finally breathe.”

But here’s the truth I had to learn the hard way—there is no finish line. The challenges don’t go away. The expectations don’t vanish. The pressure doesn’t ease up simply because you’ve “made it.”

Leadership, business, and personal growth don’t work like that. The real work isn’t in waiting for the day when it all gets easier. The real work is learning how to keep going when the struggles show up again and again.

Why “Keep Going” Matters Now

This isn’t just a phrase to me—it’s the heartbeat of everything I’ve built. More than a decade ago, in my own season of failure and loss, those two words carried me through. And today, they’ve become the foundation of how I mentor others.

That’s why I launched the Keep Going Channel on Instagram @mentor.sbh. It’s not just inspirational content—it’s a space for real, unfiltered conversations about leadership, business, and life. It’s about the mindset shifts that make resilience possible, even when everything feels heavy.

The Statistics Don’t Lie

If you feel like you’re the only one struggling, you’re not. Research confirms what we already feel:

• 45% of entrepreneurs report feeling high stress every single day (Gallup, 2023).

• 72% of leaders say they’ve experienced burnout at least once in the last year (Harvard Business Review, 2022).

• And a survey of small business owners revealed that 70% say stress directly impacts their mental and physical health (U.S. Chamber, 2023).

These aren’t just numbers. These are real people—people like you and me—who are carrying the weight of growth, responsibility, and leadership.

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Training Takeaway: Three Ways to Keep Going

So how do we keep going when the pressure never stops? Here are three truths I mentor leaders with:

1. Stop Waiting for “Easier”

There’s no magical point when challenges end. Instead of waiting, shift your mindset: problems don’t mean failure—they mean progress. Every new level of growth introduces new struggles, but also new strength.

2. Build Rhythms, Not Rescues

Instead of rushing to put out every fire, build rhythms that protect you: morning practices that center you, non-negotiable boundaries, and sustainable systems in your business or household. Leaders don’t thrive by being reactive—they thrive by being steady.

3. Remember the Bigger Story

Burnout feels louder when we forget the bigger picture. Leadership is a calling. Entrepreneurship is a journey. The struggle you’re in today could be shaping the wisdom you’ll use tomorrow. Perspective turns exhaustion into endurance.

Why This Season Is Different

We’re closing one season and stepping boldly into the next. That’s why Season Four of my podcast, No Silver Spoons: The Keep Going Series, launches on October 6, 2025.

And this Monday’s episode? It’s not just another release. It’s the beginning of something bigger. I’ll be sharing news about digital products, new resources, and how the Keep Going Channel is evolving into a movement that will serve leaders and entrepreneurs in ways we’ve never done before.

If you’ve been following along at @mentor.sbh, you already know the energy is shifting. And this is your invitation to lean in.

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Free Training Takeaway

If you’ve been waiting for things to finally “settle down,” I want you to hear this clearly: it’s not about the waiting. It’s about the way you keep showing up.

Resilient leaders aren’t the ones who have easy days. They’re the ones who build the courage to keep going on the hardest days.

So wherever you’re standing—whether you’re leading a business, a team, or simply yourself—remember this: you don’t need a finish line. You need faith, perseverance, and the reminder that you’re not alone.

Because your story isn’t over. And neither is your capacity to keep going.

References

• Gallup (2023). State of the Global Workplace: Stress Among Entrepreneurs.

• Harvard Business Review (2022). Burnout Is About Your Workplace, Not Your People.

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce (2023). Small Business Survey: Stress and Mental Health in Business.

✅ Next Step:

1. Follow the Keep Going Channel on Instagram.

2. Subscribe to No Silver Spoons before Monday’s episode—you’ll hear the big news first.

3. Share this with someone in your life who needs the reminder today: Keep Going.

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