Historical note · November 2026

Momentumvational

An idea about turning motivation into momentum, by Patrick G. Rice.

Where the idea came from

Years ago, I mentioned to a former boss that I appreciated inspirational and motivational speakers and books.

His response surprised me. He simulated gagging and puking, then explained his disgust with the whole idea. As he saw it, whatever benefit people might get from listening to a motivational speaker or reading an inspirational book didn't seem to last very long. They needed to keep returning to the same kind of material again and again.

I was taken aback by his reaction, and I found myself reflecting on it long afterward.

Motivation and momentum

Eventually, I began comparing his criticism with eating and exercise. After all, one meal isn't sufficient to nourish us indefinitely, nor is one workout enough to maintain physical fitness.

The need for repetition didn't necessarily mean that something lacked value.

But his reaction also raised a worthwhile question: What happens after the motivational experience?

It seemed to me that the more important challenge was whether motivational input could lead to some kind of continuing momentum. Rather than merely feeling motivated for a while, could a person use that motivation to begin moving toward something meaningful and sustain that movement?

That distinction led me to play with the word Momentumvational — combining momentum and motivational into a name suggesting something more enduring than a temporary motivational boost.

What became of the idea

I liked the concept enough to register Momentumvational.com, but I never developed it into a website, program, or separate offering.

Over time, my thinking and work continued to evolve, and I eventually chose to concentrate on AIandMeaning rather than pursue Momentumvational as a separate identity.

In November 2026, I decided to preserve this brief history before allowing the domain registration to expire. The idea remains part of my exploration over the years, even though the name itself was never developed further.

Where my work continued

My current work can be found at AIandMeaning.com.