What made you abandon the project that was closest to being finished?

Most abandoned projects do not die at the idea stage. They die after months of work, when there is already a working build and the remaining tasks seem small.

Think about the project you abandoned closest to the finish line. What actually stopped you?

Was it exhaustion, growing scope, a technical wall, endless polishing, lack of users, or no longer believing the outcome justified the effort?

Looking back, what single change in the workflow, team, or product decision might have helped you ship it?