# #173: The Law of Momentum: Why You're Stuck (and How to Break Free)

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Podcast: [GRASP Confidence Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grasp-confidence-podcast-6596056)
Published: 2026-02-10T10:03:00+00:00
Episode link: https://taralafongooch.com
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## Resource

Momentum Isn't Motivation: It's a Universal Law Momentum isn't something you wait for, it's something you activate. In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence , Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with leadership coach and author David Wilkinson to unpack the Law of Momentum and why so many high-achieving leaders still feel stuck, stalled, or one setback away from sliding backward. What if the reason you can't "get your big break" isn't a lack of hustle… but a misunderstanding of how momentum actually works? David explains why momentum is as universal as gravity—always in effect—whether you know how to use it or not. If you've ever experienced a "flash in the pan" win you couldn't replicate, this conversation will show you why and how to build sustainable success instead of temporary spikes. David shares the unbelievable origin story behind his book, Creating Momentum in Your Sphere of Influence —including how he pre-sold 5,500 copies in 30+ countries before the book even had a title . From homelessness after the 2006–2008 crash to rebuilding his life and business in South Africa, David reveals what it really takes to create traction, influence, and compounding results. You'll also hear a practical framework for getting "unstuck," including a fast exercise to clarify your personal calling—and the "universal momentum question" that exposes what you truly want. This episode goes deeper than strategy. Tara and David explore the spiritual side of momentum—alignment, purpose, integrity, and partnership with God and creation plus the two hidden forces that sabotage progress: the fear of failure and the more common (and sneakier) fear of success . If you've been pushing the boulder uphill only to feel it roll back on you, you'll finally understand what it means to reach the "tipping…

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