Well, we have officially started the fourth quarter. In addition, we have entered into the season of autumn. This is one of my favorite times of the year. It signals that the year is coming to a close, the holidays are approaching, and it reminds me to reflect on my progress. Most of all, I believe that when seasons change we are allowed to shift our paradigm and embrace new perspectives. I hope these insights will inspire and empower you to make this the greatest season of your life.
Identify what you need to shed from your life. Just as the trees are shedding their leaves to accommodate this new season, you must shed some things from your life. We are ten months into this year. I am sure you can look back and see some mistakes you have made, failures you have experienced, and lessons that you have learned along the way. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself, take some time to identify what you need to shed from your life. Maybe you need to let go of old mindsets that trap you in old seasons. Or perhaps you need to let go of an emotional history that is enslaving you. Most of all, you need to let go of attachments that threaten the advancement of your life. You will always live shackled by what you refuse to shed. Understand that not everything can go with you into the next season of your life. You must master only clinging to the things that are necessary for your life.
Scrutinize the decisions that you have made. While shedding some things from your life is important, having the maturity to scrutinize your decisions is even more important. What most people do not understand is that our decisions are what ultimately design and define our lives. If you had to assess your decisions over the last nine months, are you satisfied with the decisions that you have made? Have you made empowered decisions or disempowered decisions? Are your decisions bringing you closer to the life of your dreams? What I can tell you is that you cannot grow without being mature enough to scrutinize your decisions. Furthermore, the quality of your decisions will determine the quality of your development. Your decisions are either building your life or bankrupting your future.
Stop clinging to what has expired so you can embrace the next season of your life. If we are all honest, we will admit that it is not always easy to let go of the old. However, I know from experience that if you never let go of the old you will never walk into the new. Just like you would not wear summer clothes out into brisk autumn temperatures, you have to stop trying to dress for a season that has already expired in your life. When you refuse to let go of what has expired, you are denied the opportunity to embrace a new season in your life. You cannot cling to the familiar and embrace your future at the same time. Understand that unless something is let go of you cannot grow, develop, and realize your greatest potential. Stop mourning a season that has passed and start embracing the new season of your life that is unfolding. What I can tell you is that what has been cannot compare to who you are becoming.
New seasons require new perspectives. I have shared some important insights with you. However, I feel like this one is vitally important to your success and progress. Anytime I am embracing a new season in my life I always take time to pause, reflect, and ultimately gain new perspectives. Why is this so important? Perspectives drive change and shape the progress of our lives. Most people go into a new season with great excitement but they lack execution. From years of experience, I can tell you that enthusiasm without execution will result in dead dreams and unrealized potential. Your perspective will shape the attitude, intentionality, and commitment that you bring to a new season in your life. A new season with a disempowered perspective will only perpetuate mediocrity in your life. Take the time to gain the perspective that unlocks possibilities and opportunities in your life. Potential cannot flourish as long as you have a clouded perspective. To maximize this season you must first change your perspective.
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