The Effects of Success

Success leads to two things:

1. Momentum
2. Pressure

Success can lead to more success...momentum. Success also leads to the expectation for success...pressure. The chances of continued success are related to the balance between these two forces. Is there enough momentum to overcome the tendency to crack under pressure? Or will the pressure be too much and overwhelm the momentum?

I am tempted to look for a way to decouple the two, but I think that search would be in vain. We are better served by being aware of them and finding the right balance for our own lives. Would you disagree?

(Photo credit to MonteRosa83)