Momentum by Timothy Poulton

Momentum by Timothy Poulton

Momentum is a funny thing. When you’ve got it, you feel as though anything is possible and you can leap tall buildings in a single bound. Other times it can seem elusive and a struggle to develop. A lack of it can leave you feeling uninspired and lacking in enthusiasm and drive. It’s often hard to describe, and yet it is nearly always our secret magic weapon to achieving success. Momentum can’t be faked… you’ve either got it, or you haven’t. Most of us have experienced that awful dread of having to perform in front of a crowd or finally put our work in front of the world only to find that once we actually started, it really wasn’t that hard or terrible or scary. Why? Because it was actually the thought of having to start that was the hard bit. Once we were moving, the ideas came; we found our flow and discovered that it was significantly natural and more rewarding than we had ever anticipated. Understanding that it is far easier to create momentum when things are in motion is critical if we are to successfully manage both our lives and the relationships we build. It is also an excellent motivator for seeking to keep the momentum alive. Creating momentum will not only help us overcome the challenges that invariably come up, but it will help us remain focused, clear-minded and forward thinking rather than stagnating. It doesn’t mean that we will always have a straight and easy path to navigate but rather our ability to nimbly move, adjust and grow along the route will be significantly enhanced. It only takes a loss of momentum for us to realize just how critical it is. Without it, we are far more likely to find ourselves distracted and doubting our ability to actually achieve what we set out to do. And herein lies the danger – we can’t actually create momentum if we aren’t ever really finishing anything. It is in the success of delivery, implementation, and reviews that we find new ways to develop and improve and innovate on what we do.

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