Most people aren’t stuck because they’re lazy.
They’re stuck because they’re busy.
Full calendars. Constant emails. Endless tasks.
It feels productive — but nothing actually moves.
Work does not equal progress.
You can be in motion and still go nowhere.
Motion feels good.
Momentum creates change.
Motion = replying to emails
Momentum = closing the deal
Motion = planning
Momentum = executing
Busy people live in motion.
High performers live in momentum.
Output is effort.
Outcome is impact.
Most people optimize for doing more.
High performers optimize for moving things forward.
Ask this instead:
“What actually moved today?”
Ask yourself:
You don’t need more hours.
You need better focus.
Busyness is easy.
Momentum is earned.
Stop asking, “Am I busy?”
Start asking, “Am I moving forward?”
That’s The Shift.
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Chris M Wilson
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Chris Wilson is a leadership keynote speaker and former aviator, and the creator of the Momentum Shift Framework. He helps leaders and organizations navigate change, make clear decisions under pressure, and restore forward momentum.
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