善始不善终

[shàn shĭ bù shàn zhōng]

'A Good Start But Not a Good End' implies someone who is good at starting things but never really finishes them. The person may start something with great interest and motivation but loses focus or energy along the way. This could be an individual self-commentary, or someone observing others.

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善始烂终 [shàn shĭ làn zhōng]
A good start and a messy end highlights the contrast between ideal beginnings and lessthanideal ...
无终有始 [wú zhōng yŏu shĭ]
No End But Start conveys optimism in adversity Though facing uncertainty at the endpoint of some ...
不善始者不善终 [bù shàn shĭ zhĕ bù shàn zhōng]
Those Who Do Not Start Well Also Don ’ t End Well This suggests the importance of having a good beginning ...