From Stuck to Soaring

A couple years ago, I had a moment of realization that hit me like a brick wall. I was checking off all the right boxes—working hard, meeting goals, staying busy. From the outside looking in, things seemed great. But inside, something was missing. I wasn’t struggling, but I wasn’t fulfilled either. I had gotten so good at moving that I hadn’t noticed I wasn’t actually going anywhere.

Ever felt that way? Like you’re doing a lot, but something still feels off?

Most people spend their lives in Survival Mode—where everything is about making it through the day, handling the next obligation, and playing it safe. It’s a reactive way of living, dictated by circumstances, fear, and just enough forward motion to keep from sinking. It’s exhausting.

But the worst part? You don’t even realize you’re stuck because it feels normal.

Then, there’s Thriving Mode—where you start to win. You make progress, set and achieve goals, and gain momentum. You begin to believe in what’s possible.

But many people who reach this point unknowingly step onto a treadmill that never stops. The chase for the next win, the next achievement, the next success becomes the only focus. And slowly, the things that matter most start taking a backseat to the pursuit of “more.”

I lived there for a while—until I realized that achievement without purpose is like chocolate without sweetness. It fills you up, but it doesn’t satisfy.

Okay, come on–that’s a sweet metaphor, right? I’m here all week and will be back next week too. 😆

Then there’s Impact Mode—where everything shifts. Where your life isn’t just about what you get, but about what you give.

Where your work, your gifts, and your influence create something that matters beyond just you. It’s waking up every day knowing your actions make a difference.

It’s no longer about stacking up wins but about pouring into others, leaving a legacy, and doing what you were truly created to do.

And here’s the real truth: No one arrives at Impact Mode by accident.

It requires a choice. A decision to stop reacting and start leading your life with intention.

So, where are you? More importantly, where do you want to be?

If you feel stuck, take a step. Do something—anything—that moves you forward.

Have that conversation you’ve been avoiding. Start the project you keep delaying. Invest in yourself. Let go of the things weighing you down.

Stop waiting for the perfect conditions. Move.

Because life isn’t meant to be endured—it’s meant to be lived. And the moment you decide to really live is the moment everything changes.

With gratitude and belief in you,
Brock

P.S. Most people stay stuck not because they lack the ability to move forward, but because they hesitate. The truth? Your next level is waiting for you. But it won’t come find you—you have to go after it. What’s one thing you can do today to take a step toward it?

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