It feels like I’m currently standing still. Like I’m not making any progress. But that’s because I’m busy making preparations. Getting my ducks in a row, resting, and getting ready for what comes next.
This time has been incredibly necessary and appreciated. My wife needed more of me during an intense work period for her (she’s absolutely incredible and I don’t know how she’s done it) and I was happy to be able to give it to her and our family. It’s actually helped us establish a more healthy distribution of work within our household.
But I’m getting antsy. I’ve been taking this time to rebuild and working hard to get myself to a place where I’m comfortable saying no or pushing back on projects until necessary prerequisites from others are fulfilled. But I think I’m getting closer to starting again. It just can’t be at the expense of the strong foundation I’ve built though.
But momentum is an interesting thing. Once you have it, it’s, by its very definition, easier to keep going. As Newton’s first law of motion states:
“An object will not change its motion unless a force acts on it.”
It feels tougher to start when the momentum isn’t there. It needs a catalyst to get things moving. It requires a force. It requires an act.
But starting is the first step needed for finishing. And regardless of where you’re going, you have to start somewhere. Why not just start moving?
Love the clarity of wisdom here Zack. Thank you!