The Success Hangover
Michael Creed • December 16, 2025
Why momentum matters most after the win
The most dangerous moment in growth isn’t the struggle. It’s the relief.
When a year goes well, standards quietly slip.
When it doesn’t, belief quietly fades.
Neither outcome is inevitable.
Momentum is a decision—renewed daily—especially when emotions say otherwise.
As this year wraps up, the question isn’t what you accomplished. It’s what you’re choosing to carry forward.
What would it look like to finish strong without waiting for motivation?
Book recommendation: Atomic Habits — James Clear
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