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While 75% made it through the first week, why isn’t it 100%? This means 25% of people

dropped out before their first week was over. And how many actually achieved their goals? 8%.
In reflecting on achieving your goals, where in the process do you usually stop working towards

your goals? How far in? What happens to stop your momentum?

Activity

We can’t leave without an activity. After all, momentum is about putting the plan into

action, being active, and gaining momentum.
• Write down your goal so it’s not only clear but also quite vivid.

• Revisit your action plan to ensure it is concrete.

• Identify one thing you can do today to take the first step towards momentum.
• Set a start date to put your plan into action.

• On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest, how committed are you to your goal

and plan?

Summary

Momentum is about getting started and keeping the motion in motion. When you have a
trying time or a challenge, think of Mary and her efforts to pull the car. Think of how she

changed her position several times, anything she could do to just get the first bit of motion. Then,