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The Quiet Drift: When Momentum Replaces Intention


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Most people don’t lose their purpose in a single moment.
They lose it slowly, quietly, and without noticing.

In this solo episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., Jason Elrod explores the quiet drift and what happens when momentum begins to replace intention, especially for high performers and leaders.

Drift doesn’t come from laziness or failure. It comes from capability. From saying yes too often. From carrying more than your share because you can. Over time, life starts making decisions for you, and you wake up moving fast but no longer in a direction that feels like your own.

In this episode, Jason breaks down:

  • What drift actually is and why it feels productive
  • Why high performers are especially vulnerable to it
  • The hidden costs of drifting: clarity, courage, and identity
  • How to interrupt drift without burning everything down
  • One honest question that can bring you back to intentional living
  • This isn’t about dramatic change or sudden reinvention. It’s about awareness, presence, and small choices made deliberately.

    If something in your life feels busy but misaligned, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and choose again.

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    Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff.By Jason Elrod