I was reminded of change and growth the other day...

If you have ever read anything I've written you will know I do like telling stories, do love a fine metaphor... and a good quote for that matter; with that said, I think it is fair to say you have been forewarned.

Over the past couple of years I have downsized my house into something much smaller in the city, decided to build a boutique consulting shop and have been positioning myself to look at the world with more of an entrepreneurial eye. I am developing a body of work through my blogging and writing and changing myself to look at life differently; a wonderful journey so far. Recently, I had a conversation with someone who did not understand what I was doing, why I was doing it, saw no benefit in what I was doing, suggested it would be more beneficial to go back to what I was doing before it was to late, and measured success with touchstones that were more reflective of a repugnant character than success. 

To all of it I simply said, "This is your problem, not mine".  And if Internet motivational quotes are any indication, I was right.

I was right for many other reasons but go with it.

As I reflect back on that discussion of change and growth, I was reminded of one last quote that is important as you take those first steps towards growth.

You only need your approval.

Anyone elses is just a bonus.

- Unknown

Remember, I did warn you.

iamgpe

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