Nov

24

Life is about Creating Momentum!

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Life is about creating and sustaining momentum. Think about it, anything worthwhile, be it personal development, business development or relationships takes time. Nothing of substance is created without persistence and an investment in time. We live in an instant world with instant coffee and even instant cash.

Everything else, requires a commitment, persistence and time. This works as follows:

  1. You make a commitment, you decide that to achieve something of substance. Improve your financial situation, increase your emotional intelligence or to become physically fit.
  2. You begin to take small steps towards this goal. This is the difficult part, it requires persistence in the face of seemingly little improvement or benefit.
  3. You’re about to give up, you’re persistent, so - you press on. This is usually the worst time to give in as you are about to breakthrough to the next level and see the results.
  4. You breakthrough to the next level, gaining momentum for the next stretch.
  5. Go to 1! The cycle starts again.

When we want to change something in our life, we usually find that after giving it our best shot that seemingly nothing happens, this can be explained by understanding the boiled frog syndrome. If you wish to boil a frog, you cannot place the frog directly into hot water, it will quickly jump out. Instead, you place the frog in cold water and begin to heat it slowly. The water temperature starts to rise, its rising so slowly that the frog barely notices the increase in temperature. After a while, the water is boiling, and the frog is, well, history! This is what happens to us when we embark on personal change. The changes are happening so gradually, that we rarely notice any difference. In the end, we usually notice the difference after we have created the necessary momentum……… if we persist.

Momentum is built through time and effort. You don’t run up to a large boulder and start pushing it a high speed. You have to begin slowly, first rocking the boulder gently back and forth. Finally, the boulder moves out of the rut, breaking free from it’s stationary position. Moving ever so slowly, the boulder starts inching forward. You push harder, you feel the resistance, you feel the strain, it’s hard work. Slowly, the boulder picks up some speed, you can feel the momentum building, it does not seem much, you consider giving up, this is just too difficult. Committed to this action, you continue to push, grunting and groaning, you feel foolish, your effort does not seem to be making any significant different, your press on anyway. You begin to feel the momentum building again, this encourages you, you push harder, the boulder is picking up speed, it’s easier, you begin to run!

This is how it works in the real world, it is going to require hard work, you will need to persevere before seeing any results, you will feel like giving up. But remember, you’re creating momentum, it will become easier and something is changing!

This all starts with a commitment and perseverance, over time you’ll see the results. So what commitments have you made? What are you chipping away at on a daily basis (momentum is created incrementally), seeking to develop momentum?

  • Are you committed to physical development? Do you exercise daily?
  • Are you committed to develop your emotional intelligence? Developing an emotional positive response to life
  • Are you committed to your financial independence? Do you invest on a monthly basis?
  • Are you committed to improve your thinking?
  • Are you committed to meaningful relationships?
  • Are you committed to family time?
  • Are you committed to spiritual fulfilment?
  • Are you committed to resting?

Are you committed to invest in building momentum in these areas daily?

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