Top o’ the Mornin’ to Ya! I’ve got two topics for you today that go hand in hand: deciding and momentum.
Deciding is about making that choice, creating a vision, and going all-in on it. It’s like burning the ships so you don’t go back. Once you’ve made that decision, you need to connect it to something better in the future and also think about what you’re leaving behind.
Visualize achieving your goal and how amazing it will feel. Really immerse yourself in the experience using all your senses. Magnify the goodness. This is the “pull” that will draw you towards your goal. At the same time, think about what you’re moving away from – the pain, discomfort, or negative consequences of staying where you are. Magnify them. This is the “push” that will drive you forward.
Experts say that we’re often more motivated to move away from pain than towards pleasure, so make sure to amplify both the push and the pull. Write them down, repeat them, and meditate on them to keep your momentum going.
I experienced this firsthand when I was trail running while off season training for skiing. I would imagine my competitors ahead of me, pulling me forward, and the person behind me, pushing me to go faster. By using both the push and pull, I was able to perform better, maintain my momentum and achieve my goals.
The same applies to life. Imagine your big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) in vivid detail, making it even more amazing than it might be in reality. Then, think about what you’re leaving behind – the addiction to salary, hourly wages, food, shiny things or whatever is holding you back from your beautiful future.
Put these two forces together to create momentum, and repeat the process over and over again. Get an accountability partner, join a mastermind group, or hire a coach to help you stay on track. Remember, you’re the only one who can truly hold yourself accountable, so don’t lie to yourself or say you’ll do something and then fail to follow through.
Decide, create momentum, and maintain it. Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend!
Decide and Create Momentum
