Why Momentum Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Life

John Maxwell calls it the Law of the Big Mo: momentum is a leader’s best friend. It’s the invisible force that makes progress feel natural, opportunities appear, and challenges shrink. With momentum, even hard work feels lighter. Without it, even simple tasks feel overwhelming.

Most people think momentum belongs to athletes or entrepreneurs. The truth? Momentum belongs to anyone willing to invest in their own leadership.

Leadership = Momentum for Life

Learning leadership doesn’t just prepare you for a position at work. It creates momentum in every part of your life:

• Better communication → expressing yourself clearly, listening with intent, connecting deeply with others.

• Better relationships → building trust, empathy, and influence with family, friends, colleagues, and community.

• Better self-leadership → growing discipline, setting goals, and holding yourself accountable.

• Better readiness for opportunity → because true leadership isn’t about a title; it’s about preparing yourself to create forward progress in whatever sphere of life you’re in.

Why Invest Now

John Maxwell often reminds us: “When opportunity comes, it’s too late to prepare.”

Momentum is built long before you need it. You don’t suddenly “become a leader” when a big opportunity arrives—you prepare today by building habits, skills, and small wins that compound into confidence and influence.

And here’s the key: it all starts with that first small win. Investing in yourself. Completing a project. Having a tough conversation. Sticking to a new habit. These early victories build the belief that fuels bigger momentum.

The Multiplier Effect

Momentum has a way of magnifying everything:

• Wins feel bigger, and they build belief.

• People are drawn to you because success is contagious.

• Challenges feel smaller, because you’re already moving forward.

The best part? Success breeds success. Each step compounds, making the next one easier.

Closing Thought

Momentum doesn’t happen by accident. Leaders create it. And the good news is—you can too. Whether you’re leading yourself, your family, your team, or your future, leadership is the skill that multiplies every other skill in your life.

Ready to Build Momentum?

👉 If you know a high school student who could benefit from building leadership momentum early, invite them to join Visioneering NextGEN.

👉 If you—or someone in your circle—want to create momentum and become a momentum creator in life and leadership, join us in Visioneering: A Leader’s Development Pathway.

🤍 Vera
Leadership & Communication Coach
Founder of The Honesty Lab & verachin.com