Build, Maintain and Feel Momentum (Formerly FAM)

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Build, Maintain and Feel Momentum

This is the same newsletter but on a different platform and with a different name.

From Wix to Beehiiv

One of the main reasons Wix was originally chosen was the forum feature, but the forum had flaws, and as much as we need to accept flaws, we also need to recognize when we are out of place and it is better to find a different environment to grow in.

We will maintain the ability to contact coaches and ask questions, but this will be facilitated by our newsletter and a form on our website.

We saw the most growth with our newsletter. It turns out, people really enjoy getting curated content in their inbox every week that will help them grow and experience wellness.

Beehiiv has all the features that will enable us to focus on user growth and we are excited to continue to build on the momentum we started with Wix.

From FAM to Momentum

As much as we loved FAM and what it represents, we wanted to move to a brand that was more easily recognized and related to our goal.

Momentum is not only something that you can build and need to maintain, but it is also something you can feel. It represents not only movement towards our goals but also the idea of enjoying the process.

Mission

To provide our audience with the resources to build, maintain and feel growth and wellness.

Vision

To connect more people to resources that will help them improve their lives than any other newsletter globally.

Core Values

• Compassion - emotional intelligence with the drive to take action and help.

• Patience - change takes time and progress is done through micro-steps.

• Open Minded - open to new trying new things and listening to new ideas from others.

• Growth Mindset - the belief that working hard, learning from mistakes and focusing on small changes will enable us to improve.

• Action Oriented - success requires motivation and motivation comes from action.

How to Overcome Procrastination

Notes taken from todoist.com.

Procrastination can be a tough habit to break. It's the act of putting off tasks that need to be done until the last minute or not doing them at all. If you struggle with procrastination, you're not alone. But don't worry, there are ways to overcome it.

Understanding Procrastination

Procrastination is often a result of fear, anxiety, or uncertainty about a task. It can also be a way of avoiding unpleasant tasks, or a symptom of poor time management skills. By understanding why you're procrastinating, you can take steps to address the root cause.

Break Tasks Down

One way to tackle procrastination is to break down tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces. This can make them less overwhelming and more achievable. Set achievable goals and track your progress to help you stay motivated.

Get Organized

Being organized can help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed. Keep track of tasks and deadlines with a to-do list or a planner. Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.

Eliminate Distractions

Distractions are a major contributor to procrastination. Identify your biggest distractions and find ways to eliminate or minimize them. This might mean turning off your phone or finding a quiet workspace.

Take Breaks

It's important to take breaks throughout the day to recharge and avoid burnout. However, make sure your breaks are productive and not a way of procrastinating. Set a timer for your breaks and use them to do something enjoyable or relaxing.

Reward Yourself

Celebrate your progress and accomplishments by rewarding yourself. This can be something as simple as taking a walk or watching an episode of your favourite TV show. By rewarding yourself, you're reinforcing positive behaviours and creating a habit of success.

Take Away

Procrastination is a common challenge, but it doesn't have to be a permanent one. By understanding the root cause of your procrastination and implementing strategies to overcome it, you can achieve your goals and feel more productive and fulfilled in your life.

The Surprising Power of Atomic Habits

Notes taken from Atomic Habits by James Clear

Dave Brailsford was a performance director for British Cycling and he developed a strategy he referred to as "the aggregation of marginal gains" which was all about looking for tiny ways to improve everything you do. For cycling, if you were able to get better, even just a little, on a bunch of the different things that go into riding a bike, your overall performance would increase significantly.

Compounding Differences

Small differences can compound over time. For example, a 1 percent improvement every day for a year would yield a 37 times overall increase in performance. It is the same for habits that you develop. Small habits can compound to become major self improvements over time when they are repeated.

A single decision is easy to ignore, but a series of the same decisions is not. It works the same for bad habits as well. Success is a culmination of several daily habits that you develop.

Your trajectory is much more important than your current status. Your current status is a lagging indicator, but your trajectory is a leading indicator. Someone who has money now but is quickly spending more than they earn is more of a concern than someone who may be broke now, but are making small changes to improve their financial situation.

Getting a Breakthrough

Progress seems to happen suddenly sometimes, but in reality it is the result of several previous actions that suddenly cause a breakthrough. If you find a way to jump a half inch higher every time you train, you will eventually be able to dunk.

The delay in the breakthrough can be frustrating when you are trying to form a new habit. You are working at it every day and barely noticing a difference, but like all things that compound, the most powerful upswings happen later. This is referred to as the 'Plateau of Latent Potential'.

Focus on Systems

If you want better results, do not focus on goals, instead focus on systems. Goals are the end result you want to achieve and systems are the processes you need to achieve them. Goals are good for setting the direction you want to go in, but some of the problems with being too focused on goals include:

• Successful people and unsuccessful people have the same goals. Most people want to make money, and have that as a goal, but not everyone has a system that is helping them.

• Achieving goals can be fleeting. You may have a goal to make a million dollars and achieve it, but if your systems aren't maintained then you can loose all your money again.

• Focusing on goals delays your happiness. Your goals are in the future so if you are only considering yourself successful if and when they are achieved then you aren't going to be happy with yourself until then (if at all), but if you focus on the system then each day can be seen as a success.

• Goals can stifle long-term progress. We may achieve a goal, but what then? A system runs all the time and never ends.

Systems create the progress towards that vision. You will have issues if you think too much about goals and do not spend enough time focusing on systems.

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