Momentum is the spiraling effect of doing one good or bad deed.
Momentum's effort is logarithmic (Tasks take progressively less perceived effort).
As we accomplish one task the next looks much easier and more feasible.
This is since before we do a task we are prone to make it into some monstrous undertaking when in reality it isn't.
Until we actually do the action we won't know that we were worried about a boogie man.
By progressively defacing the boogie men of our tasks we will progressively find it easier to do our next task, i.e. momentum's effort is logarithmic.
So how can we use this powerful force to our advantage?
Firstly, Pick a direction for your momentum, an aim.
Secondly, you will need to clearly describe the route, define your aim in terms of the weekly efforts required.
Next, at the beginning of your day or the night before, rigorously schedule your day, schedule it in as much detail as you can.
The purpose of this is to deface your boogie men, to cut up your macro task into bitesize micro tasks.
I schedule my day by having a warm-up/ buildup of momentum, a bunch of small tasks to crush early in the morning. With that momentum and at my highest energy levels, I take on my most arduous task. Then for the rest of the day, I roll through all my micro tasks.
From trial and error, this has been the schedule that uses momentum best for me, you will need to trial and error for yourself and find what works for you.
Momentum has the powerful ability to turn a giant mountain hike into a series of left and right movements of the legs.
But, momentum also makes it so that if you stumble you will fall fast and hard.
So then we must be very cautious of the actions we take, continually questioning ourselves:
"Will this action cause positive or negative momentum?"
With these tools and mantras at your disposal, I want you to roll into your schedule, drop the shoulder and tumble into your work.
🖼 Phaethon from the Four Disgracers series – Hendrik Goltzius - 1588
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