Definition: Accepting the reality that you can’t keep up a breakneck pace all the time.
Sample usage: “I went to the gym once this week, so at least I’ve got slowmentum.”
Quality: Also can be applied to stalled political campaigns, either as a criticism or a pallid statement of optimism from a spokesperson who feels silly saying it.
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