How I Keep Myself Driven as a Finance Leader

Some mornings, I open my laptop and the to-do list looks endless — numbers to review, reports to finalize, calls to join. It’s easy to feel like the day is running me instead of the other way around.

A few years ago, I decided that couldn’t be my norm. I needed a rhythm that kept me motivated and laser-focused — not just busy.

Here’s what I’ve learned works for me:

Daily → I start with 3 non-negotiables. No matter what surprises come up, these get done. That small discipline builds trust in myself.

Weekly → Fridays are for reflection. Wins, gaps, and lessons. If the week didn’t push me closer to my goals, I re-set immediately.

Monthly → I set a measurable focus — a financial metric to improve, a process to optimize, or a skill to sharpen. Then I track progress like I track a P&L.

Over time, I’ve realised motivation isn’t about big speeches or external rewards.

It’s about small wins, consistently delivered — the quiet momentum that turns plans into achievements.

And in finance, momentum is everything.