In a talk I did in January reflecting on the upcoming year, I used the inspiring analogy of unlocking doors. Every milestone gives us an opportunity to consider and choose the doors we want to open (and those we may want to close), as well as the keys we could use to unlock them.
As we sit at the mid year point of the year, let’s take a moment to reflect on what we want to unlock in our career and our lives.
There are so many options we all have: multiple doors leading to different paths, including personal, family, career, and personal goals. And in our hands, a bunch of keys, such as skills, knowledge, mindset, and inspiration, that have the potential to unlock a new adventure, a hidden talent, a deeper connection.
The beauty of this analogy lies in its richness and depth. It reminds us that:
We have agency
Through our focus and attention, we choose the doors we approach, the skills we sharpen, and the challenges we embrace.
There are multiple potential keys at our disposal
The solution to a challenge rarely lies in a single approach. Flexibility and resourcefulness are our allies. Some keys we may already possess, while others we need to forge along the way.
The journey is transformative
As we unlock new doors, we shed old versions of ourselves and embrace the unknown, growing and evolving with each step.
One door I’m focusing on is deeper connection – with clients, colleagues, loved ones and myself. I plan to use keys of focus (and saying no), curiosity (to listen harder) and being ok with discomfort (and doing things that are hard for me sometimes).
Whichever doors you find yourself focused on: whether grand, imposing, weathered or unassuming, I wish you the best in unlocking your dreams, overcoming challenges, and unveiling possibilities!