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Thursday, September 18, 2025

I thought I had it all figured out… and then life laughed.

 


The truth is, no matter how well we plan—whether it’s our next acquisition, tax season workflows, or just trying to carve out 20 quiet minutes to ourselves—something will inevitably go sideways. That’s not failure. That’s life. And it’s in those moments that we’re invited to grow, adapt, and get reacquainted with our why.

We talk a lot about work-life harmony here, and one thing I keep hearing from readers—whether they’re just launching a firm, running a business or leading a seasoned team—is how easy it is to forget ourselves in the process. We schedule the clients. We manage the team. We respond to the emergencies. But we rarely put ourselves on the calendar.

Let this be your reminder today:

You are allowed to slow down.

You are allowed to change your mind.

You are allowed to learn as you go.

Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is pause. Whether that’s a quiet morning walk before the chaos, a weekly coffee with a friend who just gets it, or a family game night that pulls us out of the spreadsheet and back into what matters—those moments are what keep us grounded.

You don’t have to prove how strong you are by going it alone. You already are strong. You already are brave. And you’ve already done more than you probably give yourself credit for.

So today, take a breath. Reflect on how far you’ve come. And if things aren’t going according to plan, remember—you can always course correct. You’ve got this.


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