We talk about success as though it moves in one direction. Forward. Up. Bigger. Better. More. We set the goal, do the work, stay focused, and eventually arrive at the result we hoped for. It makes for a great story, particularly after someone has already succeeded and can look backward and connect all the dots. Real life is rarely that tidy. Sometimes you do everything you thought you were supposed to do and it still doesn't work. You prepare for the interview and don't get t

Letting go is one of the hardest and most loving things we ever learn to do. It does not mean you stop caring. It does not mean you give up. It means you stop gripping so tightly that neither of you can breathe.