Newtons First Law
Newton's First Law tells us an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion. This fundamental principle holds profound lessons for achieving ambitious goals: the immense power of building and maintaining momentum. Overcoming initial inertia and keeping things moving is often the most critical step.
• Climbing: The most challenging part of a climb can often be breaking that initial inertia – making the first difficult move off the ground or through a cruxy section. Once in motion, maintaining a steady, consistent pace is key. Every upward step builds on the last, making subsequent efforts feel more natural and overcoming obstacles easier than if you were constantly stopping and restarting.
• Business: Similarly, initiating a new project or significant change often faces the most resistance at the start. Overcoming this initial drag is crucial. Once a project is in motion and consistent progress is being made, maintaining that momentum becomes far more efficient than allowing things to stall. Sustained effort, once initiated, allows teams to flow past obstacles and reach milestones with greater ease.