In this deeply personal episode, I share how an unexpected pull toward living in the Netherlands challenged my carefully planned life path—and what that taught me about navigating vision shifts. Whether you're feeling a tug toward something new or wrestling with seemingly conflicting goals, this episode offers a framework for aligning your shifting vision with your life and career.

• How to recognize and sit with the discomfort of a shifting vision instead of immediately trying to "fix" it
• A practical framework for integrating seemingly conflicting personal and professional goals
• Why "irrational" pulls toward new directions might hold important clues about your future path
• How to take small, exploratory steps toward a new vision while maintaining your current commitments

• Your vision naturally evolves—this isn't a failure of planning but an invitation to grow
• Being stuck is always a feeling, never a fact. It's an invitation to think differently about your situation
• Being a changemaker isn't about becoming a strategic robot. It's about asking: Who do I want to be? What do I love to do? And how can I integrate that into my life?
• Clarity comes from action, not endless analysis

Take time to reflect on your own experiences with shifting visions or conflicting goals as you listen. Consider grabbing a journal to work through the reflection prompts shared in the episode, especially if you're currently feeling a "tug" toward something new in your life or career.

1. Sit with the discomfort: Journal about where you're feeling a "tug" toward something new or unexpected
2. Map your intersections: Write down your seemingly conflicting goals side by side and look for creative overlaps
3. Take small, exploratory steps: Choose one low-stakes way to explore your new vision this week
4. Ask yourself: "What parts of my current life feel out of alignment? What is this new vision trying to tell me about who I'm becoming?"

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