tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post4708404415576632330..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: Why Momentum is Vital to SuccessJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-64672860759441704772011-01-25T18:41:20.825-05:002011-01-25T18:41:20.825-05:00Momentum is huge for me, too--it's so hard to ...Momentum is huge for me, too--it's so hard to return to a work-in-progress if I get sidetracked from it for a day or two. I find it helps if I keep visual reminders in my office, so that I'm prompted to spend even a few minutes every day thinking about my WIP. Thanks for posting this!Cheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-27756958227179765802011-01-11T22:38:55.003-05:002011-01-11T22:38:55.003-05:00I agree. It is hard to get back into things. But I...I agree. It is hard to get back into things. But I have made myself get into the new year, albeit it a difficult new year to start.Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-23136812238233325442011-01-11T21:21:04.435-05:002011-01-11T21:21:04.435-05:00Momentum is huge for me too. If I get lazy, or ta...Momentum is huge for me too. If I get lazy, or take time off for vacation, it takes a long time to get going again. Plus, I lose confidence in that down time, which is never good.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-77326288074715629252011-01-11T20:14:35.531-05:002011-01-11T20:14:35.531-05:00At first, I feel excited and energetic about it .....At first, I feel excited and energetic about it ... but then I realize that I've lot momentum and the dread sets in!Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-61517118733050627932011-01-11T18:36:51.693-05:002011-01-11T18:36:51.693-05:00Oh Jill, I SO agree with you here, and I really ne...Oh Jill, I SO agree with you here, and I really needed to hear this today. <br /><br />Dave Ramsey said it well: "Focused intensity over time, multiplied by God, creates unstoppable momentum."<br /><br />Unfortunately, I'm plagued by interruptions, but I'm easing into waking up more early so I have more writing time without the interruptions. God help me! LOLJulie Gillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-36652993190639560752011-01-11T10:43:47.753-05:002011-01-11T10:43:47.753-05:00I've taken some time off between finishing my ...I've taken some time off between finishing my book/prepping it for the Golden Heart contest and starting my next one. I've started plotting and researching...but know I have been putting off the actual WRITING. Now, it feels like a big hurdle. I know what I need to do -- commit to a set amount of time each day, break it down into manageable pieces, write a s#@&tty first draft, etc. But I have to DO it.PM Kavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158084685117474279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-71906439381340853052011-01-11T08:21:24.768-05:002011-01-11T08:21:24.768-05:00Such interesting comments! It seems quite a few of...Such interesting comments! It seems quite a few of you feel momentum isn't always the best thing--at least if we become obsessive or it keeps us from enjoying life. <br /><br />Many of you are like me, though, and hate falling off the momentum wagon!<br /><br />Had a hiccup in life yesterday keeping me from responding to each of you. I'm sorry about that. Thank you all so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-73860341817251658122011-01-11T00:11:01.152-05:002011-01-11T00:11:01.152-05:00Yes! Momentum is soooooo important. I'm tryi...Yes! Momentum is soooooo important. I'm trying to regain mine right now.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-77578612329934412592011-01-10T20:58:57.192-05:002011-01-10T20:58:57.192-05:00When I'm on a roll, I can work for hours on en...When I'm on a roll, I can work for hours on end and not grow weary. When I take a break and lose the momentum, it can be difficult for me to get things going again.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-13231808654442840372011-01-10T20:10:44.464-05:002011-01-10T20:10:44.464-05:00Momentum and routine are great! I really need them...Momentum and routine are great! I really need them to keep on pace. Right now it is our first week back from vacation and I find myself feeling out of sorts and unproductive:(Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-779150851183145882011-01-10T20:09:06.150-05:002011-01-10T20:09:06.150-05:00Hi Jill,
Wow. I can't believe how long it'...Hi Jill,<br /><br />Wow. I can't believe how long it's been since I've visited your blog! It looks fantastic! And I love the blog awards slide show you have going on! What a fantastic idea! I had to get rid of all my "awards" once I switched to my blog being integrated with my website! Wish I would have thought of a slide show for them!<br /><br />Anyway, I agree with your post. It's always easier to keep moving when our muscles are warmed up and already in shape. Once we stop for a little while, then it takes more effort to get them going again!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-3152616637184232502011-01-10T17:21:51.814-05:002011-01-10T17:21:51.814-05:00I completely agree. I believe writing is an every ...I completely agree. I believe writing is an every day adventure. Of course, I fall into ruts like I've been in for over a month now. The only things I've written are: journal entries, experimental poems, lists of interesting words, examples of essay writing for my writing class, e-mails, and blog posts. But I've fallen out of my fiction writing, and revising my novel. However, today is a new day, and I'm going to re-charge my momentum with the first step today.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-14309077023731616002011-01-10T16:45:15.134-05:002011-01-10T16:45:15.134-05:00Once I get rolling, I'm good but it is so easy...Once I get rolling, I'm good but it is so easy to put off what needs to be done. Trying hard to keep that momentum going this year!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-6938759139442360702011-01-10T16:42:00.925-05:002011-01-10T16:42:00.925-05:00For me, the task is blogging. I just don't ha...For me, the task is blogging. I just don't have momentum on it so it feels like a chore. Of course, once I open up my friend's blogs, I realize why it's so fun and why it shouldn't feel that way. Anyway, I'm working on getting back into it!Erin MacPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11665098986271579372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-84118460642913488782011-01-10T16:41:26.909-05:002011-01-10T16:41:26.909-05:00Sometimes. Momentum can be huge!Sometimes. Momentum can be huge!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-80380356054923765612011-01-10T16:06:58.679-05:002011-01-10T16:06:58.679-05:00I procrastinate. I have momentum. I'm a contra...I procrastinate. I have momentum. I'm a contradiction. I think it's a struggle to be on top of things with a family and writing goals. It's not going to change for a while so I think I should try my best to get things in order as soon as possible.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-16462308922003678832011-01-10T14:46:16.541-05:002011-01-10T14:46:16.541-05:00Momentum and routine are huge for me and for my ki...Momentum and routine are huge for me and for my kids. After taking the holiday off, one of my kids "forgot" how to write the number 2. Yeah, right! That's the last time we take a full two weeks off from school, LOL!<br /><br />BTW, I LOVE Outliers. Especially that 10,000 hour rule. Vital.Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-18746511837917335052011-01-10T13:59:20.129-05:002011-01-10T13:59:20.129-05:00Yes! I'm still trying to get my routine back a...Yes! I'm still trying to get my routine back after the holidays, but maybe that's my problem...momentum...who knew? :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-78299486634921959442011-01-10T13:54:52.615-05:002011-01-10T13:54:52.615-05:00I hate to be interrupted. I can easily skip lunch...I hate to be interrupted. I can easily skip lunch when I am on a task. The only time starting something is easy is when it's something new and I want to try it out. Momentum is a very good thing. Let's get some going.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-5848229064071282812011-01-10T13:29:24.894-05:002011-01-10T13:29:24.894-05:00Ugh, yes! You've reminded me that there is a p...Ugh, yes! You've reminded me that there is a project I really should be doing....Abbyhttp://lovedfromthestart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-2750131459691982782011-01-10T13:17:50.531-05:002011-01-10T13:17:50.531-05:00ALMOST always I agree with momentum. That's ho...ALMOST always I agree with momentum. That's how I kept myself writing in the past. But sometimes that momentum completely blocks out the possibility for change. You get so busy doing what you said you were going to do that you forget to pause and assess if you're still going in the right direction.<br /><br />So...I guess I agree with momentum as long as there are breaks in between (even short ones) to see where that momentum is taking you and if it needs to be adjusted a little.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-38083769329233599452011-01-10T12:34:48.518-05:002011-01-10T12:34:48.518-05:00Totally agree with the momentum. Did you read your...Totally agree with the momentum. Did you read your agency's blog post on velocity? This post sorta reminded me of that one. Not only do we need momentum to carry through, but it's good to get our books some momentum too.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-60495785332359968512011-01-10T11:36:15.453-05:002011-01-10T11:36:15.453-05:00Absolutely! It's so much harder to start somet...Absolutely! It's so much harder to start something over than to just keep going with it. <br /><br />Momentum is everything for me in writing. Putting it off one day makes it easier to put it off again the next.<br /><br />I'm glad the holidays are over so I can get back into my beloved routine. :)Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-62615545829938651622011-01-10T11:26:16.773-05:002011-01-10T11:26:16.773-05:00Great post. I agree with Joanne. Making lists and ...Great post. I agree with Joanne. Making lists and itemizing by priority works for me. Now, if I could just find my list! ;)Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-33829672886818229342011-01-10T10:37:52.859-05:002011-01-10T10:37:52.859-05:00What a great post, especially since I'm about ...What a great post, especially since I'm about to return to my routine this week after almost a month away. It's going to be hard but I'm looking forward to diving in. A a big believer in routine for getting things done!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.com