“Keep moving ahead because action creates momentum, which in turn creates unanticipated opportunities.” ~ Nick Vujicic

We’ve all had moments where we feel stuck. Maybe it’s that project that’s been sitting untouched, the email that never got sent, or the goal that’s been sitting quietly on the back burner. I’ve certainly been there—staring at a blank page, waiting for inspiration to strike, or feeling unsure of what the “right” next step is.

But here’s what I’ve learned again and again: waiting doesn’t create clarity—action does.

Nick Vujicic’s quote says it best: “Keep moving ahead because action creates momentum, which in turn creates unanticipated opportunities.” That’s not just motivational fluff—it’s a practical truth I’ve experienced in my own life and seen time and again in the people I coach and work with.

Let’s break it down—and then I’ll give you five practical ways to start building momentum in your own life today.

Why Action Beats Overthinking Every Time

When we’re unsure, our brains often default to analysis. We weigh options, seek more information, and wait for the “perfect” plan. But the perfect plan rarely comes. What does come—when we take action—is forward motion.

Momentum is a force. Once you’re in motion, things become easier. New ideas surface. People respond. Doors open that you didn’t even know existed.

In fact, most of the biggest turning points in my life didn’t come from sitting and planning. They came from taking one small step—writing that email, making that call, volunteering for something slightly out of my comfort zone—and watching what followed.

The Compound Power of Small Steps

People often think momentum means running full speed. Not true. It just means you’re moving—any movement counts.

And the beauty of momentum? It builds. A small action taken today makes it easier to take a slightly bigger one tomorrow. Over time, this becomes a habit of doing, of engaging, of stepping forward even when the path ahead isn’t crystal clear.

5 Practical Ways to Create Momentum (and Unlock Unexpected Opportunities)

1.  Start with the Smallest Possible Action

When you feel overwhelmed or unsure, shrink the task. Instead of “write a book,” try “open a blank document and write 100 words.” Instead of “get in shape,” try “put on walking shoes and go around the block.” One action leads to the next.

2. Schedule a Daily 15-Minute “Momentum Window”

Set aside just 15 minutes each day for forward movement on something that matters. No distractions. No overthinking. Just progress. The point isn’t perfection—it’s movement.

3. Say Yes to Something Slightly Out of Your Comfort Zone

Stretch yourself—just a little. Accept that coffee meeting. Try a new class. Join a group. These “yeses” often lead to people, ideas, or opportunities you never would have found otherwise.

4.  Celebrate Micro-Wins

Momentum is fueled by wins, even tiny ones. Finished a paragraph? High five. Sent that email? Great. Progress fuels motivation—so take time to notice and celebrate what you’re doing right.

5. Reflect Weekly on What’s Emerging

Every week, ask: “What unanticipated opportunities have shown up since I took that step?” You’ll be surprised how often new ideas, introductions, or creative sparks appear once you’re in motion.

Real Momentum, Real Impact

That’s the thing: when we move, the universe tends to move with us.

Final Thought

If you feel uncertain or stuck today, remember this: You don’t have to see the whole path. You just have to take the next step.

Action creates momentum.

Momentum creates possibility.

And possibility is where unanticipated opportunity lives.

What’s one small step you can take today to get moving again?

Let me know in the comments—or better yet, take the step, and then come back and tell me what opened up.