Have you ever noticed how much harder it is to push a stalled car than it is to keep one rolling?
In physics, this is called overcoming static friction. In life, we just call it “getting stuck.”
Lately, I’ve been deep in the creative trenches, pushing hard on a massive new project designed to help creators find their focus. But this morning, I woke up and realized a hard truth: while I was building something new, my daily momentum in other areas had slowed down. The static friction had crept back in.
It’s easy to look at a gap in your routine, whether it’s writing, fitness, or business, and let disappointment take over. But as a martial artist,I realized a Master doesn’t complain about the footing; you adjust your stance.
In Kung Fu San Soo, we learn that you don’t just stand there and take a hit from life’s chaos. You move off the line. If you can’t execute a massive two-hour session, you land a “Hidden Strike,” a quick 15-minute push, a single page, or a simple reset. You refuse to let the day end in a score of zero.
If you’ve slipped away from your goals over the last few weeks, don’t wait for a “perfect Monday” to start again. That’s an illusion. Break the friction today. Write one sentence. Take one step. Reclaim your ownership of your story.
The top is still spinning. Let’s keep it in motion.
What momentum are you reclaiming today? Drop a comment and let me know, I’m right here in the trenches with you.