Let me tell you about my 30s.

I landed a director job at a video production company—best money I'd ever made in my life. Part of me was so grateful just to be there.

But I grew tired of the corporate grind. No one seemed to care about the work. It was draining. And I wanted out.

But I was terrified.

What if I can't make enough on my own?
What if I fail and prove them right for laying me off?

So I stayed. Way longer than I should have. At my own mental cost.

Then one day, they laid me off.

And you know what I felt?

Relief.

I knew I HAD to start my own company. There was no safety net anymore. No excuses.

The first thing I did? I came up with a company name.

That's it. One small step. But it made it real.

I built that company. Made it successful enough to prove to myself: I won.

But then? I outgrew it. Felt unfulfilled. And realized it was time to pivot again.

Now I'm 46. Coaching people through the exact transitions I've lived multiple times.

And here's what I know for sure: I've pivoted many times. And each time, I've landed somewhere better.

Here's the Thing About Being Stuck

You don't need a perfect plan. You don't need all the answers.

You just need clarity on the next small step.

Because momentum doesn't come from having it all figured out. It comes from taking one committed action.

That's it. One move forward.

And suddenly, "stuck" becomes "possible."

I Learned This on the Jiu Jitsu Mats

I'm a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. And I've spent years with some big bully on top of me—bigger, stronger, crushing the air out of my lungs.

But here's what I learned: You don't panic. You wait.

You let them wear themselves out. You stay patient. You wait for the right moment.

Then you attack.

Right now, at 46, pivoting careers again—I could feel "behind." Like I'm late to the game.

But I reframe it: I was waiting out all that pressure for my perfect timing.

And now? I'm ready.