flywheel

This term describes a device that leverages inertia to stabilize motion. In mechanical engineering, it prevents jerky movements by absorbing energy during peaks and releasing it during troughs, ensuring a smooth, continuous rotation. In business and organizational contexts, the term is used as a conceptual model for compounding growth. It describes a system where initial hard work builds momentum, eventually reaching a tipping point where the process becomes self-driving and accelerates with decreasing relative effort.