I was sitting on my phone the other night, unexpectedly tearing up over a golden buzzer moment.
I do not even watch America’s Got Talent, but the clips find me anyway. This one stopped me. A young performer named Sydnie walked onto the stage nervous and fully present. Then she shared what she was going to sing.
That song. The one so many people are tired of hearing: “Tomorrow.”
The room went quiet. And then she sang.
It was stunning. The kind of moment that reminds you what is possible when someone is willing to take a risk.
So here is the question it left me with.
What would your golden buzzer moment look like?
As I watched that clip, I realized how often we wonder how to create momentum in life, not just a burst of motivation, but steady progress that leads somewhere meaningful. I am not talking about fame or applause. I am talking about those moments when life feels aligned, when the effort pays off in a quiet but powerful way.
One of my own “golden buzzer” moments was speaking at my first women’s event. If you are willing to dream, take a risk, and make a plan, you can experience your own moment too. Here is how.
You Have to Know Where You’re Going
If you do not know the destination, you cannot expect to arrive.
So ask the better question: “What do I want?”
Maybe it is finally redoing your home. Starting a business. Traveling. Building deeper friendships. Creating margin, peace, and stability instead of constant pressure.
Action step: Take five quiet minutes. Grab a pen, your phone, or your computer. Close your eyes and let yourself dream without editing. Write down what you truly want. This is where momentum begins.
Your dream does not have to impress anyone else. It just has to be yours. Name the destination.
Write Goals That Are Meaningful and Measurable
Dreams give you direction, but meaningful goals give you traction.
Many people lose momentum not because they do not care, but because their goals are too vague to follow. Goal-setting research consistently shows that goals work best when they are clear, specific, and measurable. When a goal is well-defined, you can tell whether you are moving forward.
That is why I encourage people to write goals that are:
- Meaningful to you
- Measurable
- Well-defined
If you have ever felt like, “I know what I want, but I don’t know how to make it happen,” this is the missing piece. You do not need more motivation. You need a goal written clearly enough to guide you through your hardest weeks.
One of my favorite ways to do this is Michael Hyatt’s SMARTER goal framework. It helps you take something meaningful and turn it into something doable without losing flexibility. I will include a link at the end with SMARTER goal examples if you want to see what it looks like in real life.
Quick check:
- How will I know I have reached this goal?
- How will I measure progress between now and then?
If those answers feel fuzzy, do not worry. That is information. You are about to make it clearer.
A Quick Note About the Enneagram
Two people can write the exact same goal and have completely different experiences trying to follow through. That is not because one person is stronger or more disciplined. It is often because they are wired differently.
This is one reason I love the Enneagram. It helps you understand what drives you, what derails you under stress, and what kind of support actually works for your personality. The goal is not to force yourself into someone else’s system. The goal is to build an approach that fits how you function.
Be Willing to Feel What It Takes to Reach the Goal
This is where many goals quietly stall.
Writing goals feels exciting. Achieving them requires emotional willingness. We often want the result without the discomfort.
But big goals do not work that way.
You have to be willing to do the hard parts, and to feel fear, doubt, and uncertainty without letting those feelings make the decisions for you. Feeling the feelings does not mean staying there. It means noticing them so they stop quietly running the show.
Ask yourself:
What feelings am I not willing to feel in order to reach this goal?
Action step: Write down the feelings you have been avoiding. Then write this sentence: “I am willing to feel this and still take the next step.”
Turn the Goal Into a Plan You Can Actually Follow
Goals do not work without plans.
A real plan asks practical questions:
- How much time will this take?
- What habits or rituals need to change?
- Who can support me?
- What do I need to say no to so I can say yes?
This is not about doing more. It is about doing what matters on purpose.
Action step: Create a simple 90-day plan. One goal. One rhythm. One next step. A simple plan might look like one weekly planning session, one small habit change, and one check-in point for support.
How to Create Momentum in Life: Your Golden Buzzer Moment Is Built, Not Bestowed
Golden buzzer moments do not come from luck. They come from clarity, courage, and consistency over time.
If you are willing to name the destination, set a clear goal, feel the discomfort, and follow a simple plan, you can experience the joy of doing what you truly want to do. If you have been asking yourself how to create momentum in life, it does not start with pressure or perfection. It starts with clarity, courage, and a plan you are willing to return to.
And you do not have to do it alone.
If this resonated with you, start by joining my email list where I share practical tools, encouragement, and guidance to help you keep moving forward.
If you’re noticing you want support but aren’t quite ready to commit to anything big yet, I’ve also created a short Goal Momentum mini-course to help you clarify one meaningful goal and build a small rhythm around it. You can start there:
Goal Momentum Mini-Course
And when you’re ready for deeper support, accountability, and structure that adapts to real life, the Powered Momentum Collective is there to walk with you.
Your moment is still possible.
And I would love to celebrate it with you.
Resources:
If you’re staring at a blank page and thinking, “What goals should I even choose?” this will help. My post “The 10 Domains of Life: How to Find Joyful Consistency Without Burnout” walks you through where to focus first.
If you’d like to see real examples of SMARTER goals (in Michael Hyatt’s framework), here’s a helpful resource to explore after you finish this post:
SMARTER goal examples from Michael Hyatt
FAQs
How do I create momentum in life when I already feel exhausted?
Momentum doesn’t start with doing more. It starts with clarity, smaller steps, and permission to work within your current capacity. When the plan fits your real life, energy follows action—not the other way around.
What if I’ve tried goal setting before and failed?
Past attempts don’t mean you can’t succeed—they usually mean the approach didn’t fit. Goals work best when they’re meaningful, flexible, and supported over time. Failure is feedback, not a verdict.
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