Imagine being on one of those giant Ferris wheels, a marvel of motion that takes you up towards the sky, offering you breath-taking panoramic views. It's a thrilling ride, filled with swooping ascents and exhilarating, if slightly scary, descents. That's life, a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs, love, loss, joy, despair, and a million other hues that paint our existence. Over time I've learned that, as with a Ferris wheel, sometimes we need to let go and move forwards, even when it feels like the hardest thing to do.

I remember a time in my life when I was anchored by habit and comfort. Stuck in a tumultuous relationship, I was spinning my wheels, making no real progress, much less achieving any goals. And one morning, it hit me – I was holding on to someone who wasn't holding on to me. I realized that just as you wouldn't hold on to a Ferris wheel that’s stopped, I couldn't put my life on hold for someone no longer invested in my journey. As hard as it was, I decided to let go and move forwards.

Moving forward; it sounds simple, doesn't it? Yet it's often difficult in practice because to let go is essentially, to alter the essence of your existence. Nonetheless, it is essential for growth.

One of the biggest lessons I've learned, through running Success Insider and creating the LMA course, is that human resilience is boundless. When life pushes you, push back and forge ahead. Forge your own belief. Understand that the power lies within you to channel your experiences, no matter how challenging they may be, into actions that can reshape your life.

Remember, it is through discomfort that growth arises. Do you think Edison would have invented the electric light bulb if he’d given up at the first sign of difficulty? Or would Oprah Winfrey be the inspiration she is today if she let her past dictate her future? They pushed through, and so can you.

Here's something to ponder over: Are you holding on to something that's holding you back? And if the answer is yes, what can you do right now to start moving forward? Note that stepping forward isn’t always a physical step – it’s a mental shift, a change of mindset.

Let me share a piece of advice – do not allow the fear of pain, wounds, or failure to stop you. Like a caterpillar that must endure a period of intense struggle to emerge as a butterfly, embrace the transformation. Use your experiences, all of them, as stepping stones to reach greater heights.

Here's a mantra that continues to guide me on tough days: “I have in me right now, everything I need to deal with whatever the world can throw at me.” Isn't that empowering? The incredible capacity for resilience, for progress, it resides in you!

Going back to the metaphor of the Ferris wheel, you'll spend some time at the top, soaking in the view, and sometimes down below, waiting for your ascent. But remember – the wheel keeps turning, and you can't put your life on hold when you're at the bottom.

Channel the energy of change to empower your trajectory. Seek out, learn from likeminded individuals, engage in courses that aid your growth like the LMA, read books, pursue new hobbies – immerse yourself in experiences that steer you forward. Build the strength to not just let go, but also to grasp new opportunities with an open mind.

And when it feels like you're moving through quicksand, slow and unsteady, remember that even slow progress is still progress. As long as the wheel keeps turning, as long as you keep moving, there's no hold that can't be unclasped, no anchor that can't be lifted.

To conclude, don't put your life on hold for anyone or anything that's not holding on to you. With a change of perspective, a touch of self-belief, and the will to evolve, you'll find that the world opens up in astonishing, surprising ways. Yes, moving forward can seem daunting, but the beauty of moving is that there’s no defined pace or right direction. You are the artist and life is your canvas. So paint it vibrant, paint it bold, and never stop moving forwards. 🙏