stay on track
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
- disciplinedHaving strict self-control
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- persevereContinue despite obstacles
- goalDesired end result
momentum · direction · path · course · railroads · finish line · commitment · determination · tunnel vision · grind · hustle · deadline · milestone · progress · derailed · distracted · sidetracked · detour
- focusfocus, concentration, attention, focal point, concentrate
- pursuitchase, chasing, pursuit, chase down, pursue
adherence to plan/goal
stay on tracklose one's way
Fail to find direction
lose focus · go astray · stray from the path · go off the rails · drift
progress and momentum
stay on trackstall
Enclosed compartment or delay
fall behind · stagnate · regress · backslide · grind to a halt
discipline and self-control
stay on trackfall behind
Fail to maintain pace
derail · procrastinate · slack off · drop the ball · take one's eye off the ball