We’re halfway through 2025.
Pause.
Not just to catch your breath, but to ask the harder question.
How is it going- for real?
Not the polished update you give the rest of the world. The real version.
Are you where you want to be? Or are you so busy doing the job, and firefighting, that you haven’t had the opportunity to think about it.
And what about the second half of your year- are you clear about what you want or waiting to see what happens?
The problem is for many of us, that we get so caught up in the work that we don’t have time to think about where we’re headed.
There’s a fundamental mindset shift that separates those who move forward with purpose from those who stay stuck.
Reactive asks:
“Will the rest of the year be different?”
It waits.
It survives.
It follows.
It solves problems only after they’ve already become crises.
It’s overwhelmed.
It sees limited choices.
It talks about “them” and “I”.
It travels without a map, not sure of the destination.
Proactive asks:
“What must we do differently?”
It leads.
It thrives.
It seeks clarity and sets direction.
It raises the bar.
It explores what’s possible.
It talks about “us” and “we.”
It takes focused action.
It chooses the path forward.
If the first half of your year felt reactive, rushed, heavy, and uncertain, you’re not alone.
But that doesn’t mean the rest of your year has to follow the same script.
There is always a moment where you stop waiting, and start deciding.
Where you shift from solving the problem in front of you, to shaping what’s ahead of you.
Where you start thinking like a leader – even if no one’s given you the title.
That moment can be now.
Are you ready?
