Back to Basics

Growth: A simple six-letter word – not always the easiest to achieve. At times, the pieces seem to fall together and the path forward is pretty clear. Other times? Life has a way of throwing obstacles in our way, clouding our vision for what lies ahead or for the goals we are trying to achieve.

Sometimes, it is about going backwards to give us the momentum to move forward in our journey. Getting back to the basics may seem mundane to too simplistic. But think about it: the world around us is moving faster than we are. Technology in that instance can be our best friend or worst enemy. We can get caught up in inherently cutting corners, and getting to the goal without taking time to learn or notice the impact of the speed to others around us.

Getting back to the basics is about slowing down, grounding ourselves to our foundation, and focusing on what got us here with the new perspective of where we are NOW. You ARE growing. You ARE learning. Your perspective is constantly evolving. I challenge you on whatever journey or path you are on to PAUSE; don't let the fear of going back stop you from the discipline of refining the tools to push you further than you thought possible. Growth is a choice, a discipline – and staying aware to what got you to where you are and being willing to refine the basics with your perspective of today is the WORK.

Keep working, stay aware, and don't let fear get in the way of going back to spring you forward! How are you winning?!