The Courage to Pivot
When Holding On Costs More Than Letting Go
"Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity."
— Gilda Radner
As we enter the final quarter of 2025, many of us feel that familiar whisper: "Is this still my path?"
We've all been there—stubbornly pushing forward on something that once energized us but now feels like pushing an elephant uphill.
When Your Soul Starts Dropping Hints
Your body knows before your brain does:
⚠️That mysterious headache before client calls that vanishes on weekends
⚠️When passion quietly packs its bags and obligation moves in
⚠️Finding yourself drawn to completely different role models
A client shared, "I knew it was time to pivot when I was more excited about my friend's business plan than my own." That clarity is everything.
The Power of Strategic Sacrifice
The most powerful pivots aren't about adding—they're about strategically letting go:
My daughter gave up her beloved Nob Hill apartment to move home, save money, and focus on building her interior design business. What looked like a retreat was both resourceful and strategic. Eighteen months later, her business thriving, she'd saved enough to move into both a darling Sausalito bungalow and studio office space.
Letting go of my operations team was terrifying—not only was it a significant monthly expense, but having support felt safe and "professional." When I finally dared to bring everything back in-house, what felt like stepping backward actually unleashed my creative agility. I could pivot quickly, experiment freely, and respond to ideas immediately without layers of approval or explanation.
A client dropped her highest-paying client (40% of revenue, 80% of stress) to create space for a group program that doubled her income. As my mentor said, "Your hands must be empty before they can receive something new."
Your Pivot Toolkit
Permission Slips
👍"I give myself permission to outgrow plans I made when I was a different person."
👍"I give myself permission to start before I know the entire path."
2. Better Questions- Instead of "Should I pivot?" ask:
💡"What's the smallest pivot that would bring more alignment?"
💡"Would I feel relief or regret if I stayed on this path?"
3. End-of-Year Timeline
September: Listen and explore (reconnaissance, not commitment)
October: Begin small experiments and test the waters
November: Refine what's working and adjust what isn't
December: Reflect and draft your pivot plan
January: Launch 2026 with visionary intention
What to do when fear shows up:
"I know this pivot is right, but I feel like I'm jumping without knowing if my parachute will open," a client confessed.
When pivot anxiety strikes, ask yourself: Is this fear about the unknown, or wisdom protecting me?
The Truth About Pivoting
Changing direction isn't giving up—it's growing up. It's recognizing that consistency to your values matters more than consistency to your plans.
The most beautiful journeys rarely follow straight lines. They meander, double back, and take unexpected detours that become the highlight of the trip…The most meaningful paths are rarely straight lines.
Celebrating YOUR courage to begin again,
💫 Andrea
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