Thrive by Design

13. Building Momentum: Planning That Actually Gets Done


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Most of the time, nobody teaches us how to build momentum. We learn how to make plans - beautifully, in fact - but we’re never taught how to keep going when the day-to-day realities of business start pulling us in every direction. 

 

Today is about what happens after the plan is made. How do you keep moving? How do you stay in motion, even when things get messy? How do you build a business that actually follows through on the work you mapped out so intentionally?

 

That’s where the Momentum Engine comes in. This is the part that most entrepreneurs skip - and it’s the reason so many beautifully crafted plans never make it to the finish line.

  • (00:00) - When Planning Feels Pointless
  • (02:21) - Why Momentum Matters More Than Motivation
  • (03:22) - Introducing The Momentum Engine
  • (03:54) - 1. Activation - Getting Started Before You Overthink It
  • (04:52) - 2. Cadence - Finding A Rhythm That Feels Good To You
  • (05:59) - 3. Boundaries - Protecting The Space Where Your Momentum Lives
  • (07:40) - 4. Accountability - Staying Connected To Your Commitments
  • (08:40) - 5. Recovery - Restarting Quickly When Your Momentum Slips
  • (09:43) - What The Momentum Engine Looks Like In Real Life
  • (11:38) - How To Start Building Your Momentum Engine This Week

  • Takeaways
    • Planning and momentum are two different skills.
    • Most entrepreneurs struggle with maintaining momentum after planning.
    • Activation is the first step to building momentum.
    • Cadence provides a rhythm for ongoing work.
    • Boundaries protect the time needed for important tasks.
    • Accountability helps keep commitments and prevents drift.
    • Recovery is essential for bouncing back from setbacks.
    • Momentum is mechanical and can be cultivated.
    • Small, consistent actions lead to sustainable progress.
    • Your business needs you to stay in motion, even imperfectly.

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    Thrive by DesignBy Karen Woller