Rise or Stay Stuck: The Choice That Will Define Your 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve found myself wrestling with questions that are both uncomfortable and essential—questions that refuse to stay silent.

They don’t come softly, and they aren’t here to comfort. Instead, they demand honesty, daring us to confront the truth of how we’ve lived, grown, or perhaps remained stuck.

Today, I’m asking you the same questions—because they matter.

• Did you chase bold dreams, or did fear of failure hold you back? Did you push past the edges of your comfort zone, or did you stay rooted in the familiar, afraid that leaping would mean falling? How many dreams did you quietly set aside because the risk felt too great?
• Did you live with passion and authenticity, or did you stay stuck in the motions, wondering where the time went? Were you fully alive, present in each moment? Or did the days blur into one another, leaving you wondering how another year slipped through your fingers without you truly living?
• Did you release what no longer served you, or are you still carrying the weight of old doubts and disappointments? Are you dragging pain, regret, or toxic narratives that suffocate your potential? Did you cling to old stories that told you who you should be, instead of creating space for who you could be?
• Did you nurture relationships that matter, or did busyness rob you of meaningful connection? Did you offer your presence to those who love you, or did the relentless pace of life leave your relationships frayed at the edges? How many moments did you miss because you were “too busy”?
• Did you leave a mark on the world, or did this year slip by, leaving you wondering if you made a difference? Did you step into the fullness of your purpose, offering your unique gifts to the world? Or did you find yourself wondering if your presence even mattered?

These questions are a mirror.

If you’re feeling discomfort right now, it’s a signal—a wake-up call. I know, because they’ve unsettled me too. They’ve asked me to face my fears, confront my limits, and push through the moments where standing still felt easier than moving forward.

But here’s what I’ve learned:

Resilience isn’t about enduring—it’s about rising, again and again.

Transformation isn’t about perfection—it’s about daring to take the next step, no matter how uncertain.

These questions come from my book Resilience+Rise: 26.2 Transformative Miles to Unleash Your Marathon of Life Mindset. They are the questions that sparked my own transformation and challenged me to do the hard work of becoming. They are not easy—but they are necessary.

The truth is, life doesn’t just hand us meaning. We have to fight for it.

So, I ask you: What will you let go of before 2025 begins?

Will you release the fear that has kept you small? Will you surrender the belief that you’re not worthy of the life you dream of? Will you finally lay down the burdens that are too heavy to carry into another year?

Imagine waking up each day in 2025 with clarity, knowing that every step you take is a step toward your purpose.

Imagine finding the strength to rise when the world tries to knock you down. Imagine living not just to survive, but to thrive.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, exhausted by the weight of "what could have been," and ready to claim the life you deserve, I invite you to join me.

My course based on the Resilience+Rise framework is a roadmap to unleash your resilience, reclaim your dreams, and make 2025 the year you rise—higher, stronger, and bolder than ever before.

The time is now. The challenge is waiting. Will you rise?

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