Excitement is fragile.
Excitement is temporary.
Excitement distracts.
But momentum moves us forward.
If we value forward motion over excitement, we have to find a way to turn our excitement into momentum.
The best way to do that is with focus, rigor, and perseverance.
Eventually, the exciting moment passes, and it's time to move on to the next one.
Momentum is something we make happen, something that we probably need to feel optimal motivation or a sense of determination.
There's nothing like big expectations to generate excitement in moments leading up to a deadline.
And yet, too often, the excitement ends with the deadline.
Let your excitement build into momentum, even beyond the deadline.