Good things attract more good things. Bad things pile up too. That is momentum - and it works like a snowball.

Positive momentum: People help you more, communicate openly, and opportunities multiply.

Negative momentum: People pull away, conversations become less honest, and the spiral speeds up fast.

Here is the truth - we are all a little broken. But when we are ashamed of our own brokenness, we point at everyone else instead of fixing ourselves. Unlike a broken phone, people can actually heal and grow.

Watch out for the echo chamber trap - bouncing from person to person just to hear what you want to hear. It feels good but stops all growth.

In today's fast world, consequences show up within 90 days. The great news? Positive momentum snowballs just as quickly when you choose honesty and coachability.