Thursday, January 30, 2014

Explosive Momentum Formula

       Some time ago, I read a book by Dave Ramsey entitled, EntreLeadership.  In it he offers his formula for unstoppable momentum that has stuck with me.  It looks like this.

FI/T(G)= Explosive and Unstoppable Momentum
  
       Let me put the formula in words so it will make sense to you.  Focused Intensity, over Time, multiplied by God, equals Explosive Unstoppable Momentum.  Dave is applying this principle to business leadership, but at its core is change.  Just like lasting lifestyle change, momentum is built on making every moment count.  To better understand that last statement, let’s take a closer look at the formula.

       Think about what it would look like to have focused intensity.  To be focused is to have your attention vigilantly honed in on a target.  When I think of intensity, I think of passion and zeal for a cause.  It is my personal opinion that a vision supplies a target and is based on passion for a certain cause.  So when you have a vision, focused intensity is set on making that dream a reality. 

       The problem with most people, me included, is that we lose focus in the long term.  Things distract us from realizing our dreams.  Sure, we are passionate in the short term, but Explosive Unstoppable Momentum is not built on short-term commitment.  Most of our visions are only a flash in the pan.  What we are talking about here is the long-term commitment.  Focused Intensity only builds the momentum we long for when it happens over a long period of time. 

       These two components are not explosive and unstoppable by themselves though.  It is the third variable that really makes this thing take off.  To take a step back, when you have a God-given vision, that is intensely focused over time, God provides the Big Bang needed to propel you forward.  When the big bang happens, this is when things start becoming more fun and natural.  This is similar to the mental paths we talked about.  In essence, this formula that is built on God’s vision builds habits that breed crazy success; the kind of success that builds explosive unstoppable momentum.

       I am reminded of a magnifying glass.  If you go out on a sunny day, and hold a magnifying glass over some kindling and pitch for an extended period of time, you will shortly have a fire.  Then throw a large amount of gasoline on the fire and you have big bang that leads to an unstoppable forest fire. 

       Breaking your nature is much the same process.  You have a vision of some change you want to create in your character and thinking.  If you focus in on this target and keep it before you over the long haul, and you are praying for God to multiply and lead your success, you can and will embrace the change; I guarantee it.  So, be thinking about something you want to change in your life, and we will use this next week to start building a vision.  Our foundation is set.  Let’s change the way we think, and change the way we live. 

Nick Massey is a Life Coach, Speaker, and Writer.  To read more from Nick Massey, or to schedule him for a Life Coaching session, or book him to speak to your church, business, or group, visit our website at http://www.coachmassey.com. © 2014 Nick Massey

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