# The flywheel effect

A flywheel takes a little time and energy to put into motion, but
once in motion it maintains momentum and smooths out small
fluctuations in acceleration or deceleration. However, if the drive
stops completely, it will gradually slow and eventually stop.

I believe groups of people are subject to a similar phenomenon. There
are usually only a handful of movers in a group, the driving force.
They are the ones who put in their time and energy to further their 
shared goals. Maybe they are doing this for selfish motives, but the
momentum, enthusiasm and energy they generate carries the whole
forward, giving momentum to the group.

If for some reason these people are stifled, they will move on to
somewhere else to continue their work. The momentum will slow and
eventually stop and the group will become largely inactive with no
one willing to expend energy, even for their own sake.

If you have such movers among you, let them do their work. Keep them
happy and they will continue to add momentum.