Most of the progress that people make is by the sheer momentum of practices they have mastered and implemented in their lives over time. It is very difficult to succeed overnight, but those who have made positive choices and instilled good habits in themselves have a certain momentum that seems to carry them through adverse situations, and indeed it does. The challenges that might waylay a casual traveler have little or no effect on the dedicated individual who has already made sacrifices along the way. These are the ones who are already prepared for the rough spots and have built up enough speed to reach their goals, even if they hit some road bumps and potholes in the road.
Distractions are the traffic stops in the road, and keep you from making any significant progress. However, with the momentum of discipline and good habits, distractions do not slow you down; you're too busy keeping your eyes on the road ahead. You know your ultimate destination and you are determined to get there, no matter what.
Disciplines that are used for awhile and then tossed aside do no good to maintain momentum. An eating plan, for example, is only as good as your commitment to stick with it. Once you compromise what you had planned to be eating, all hope of achieving your goal is lost, and your body cannot create the metabolic momentum it needs to reach your intended health destination. Keep at it, and before you know it, you will have revved up an engine that is operating at its peak capacity and efficiency at all times. Then you will be well on your way to a healthier life.
The same is true of any other destination we have in mind, whether its a financial goal, a career goal, or a retirement goal. Practice the principle of persevering when it comes to those distractions that would pull you from the straight line of achieving your vision, and you will be able to attain it by the momentum you have built up to that point. Let it carry you through to success.
