Escape velocity: In celestial mechanics, escape velocity is the minimum speed required to escape the influence of a gravitational body.
In everyday life, things tend to be held in place by the gravitational pull of things like home, work, habits and routines. Occasionally something triggers a rapid acceleration that completely disrupts the status quo. You or your project hit escape velocity.
You have left orbit and you find yourself in unknown territory. There are no longer established rules, habits, places and practices. You’re on your own.
What opportunities does this moment of disequilibrium provide? What are the risks? What are the most important questions to be thinking about right now?
See also: Pendulum, Solar system, Snowball effect.
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