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This year, I’m challenging myself—and you—to relax into the discomfort. Let’s trust that the best stories are the ones we couldn't have written for ourselves. — Brooke

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In this deep dive, we are exploring what it means to stop fighting the "great unknown" and start walking into it. 1. The Discomfort of the Unwritten Chapter brooke

It is easy to dream when you have a map. It is terrifying to dream when you are standing in the middle of a blank page. For so long, I (like many of you) have thought that not knowing meant failing .

(e.g., Overcoming fear, finding joy in solitude, or letting go of past expectations?) For so long, I (like many of you)

Brooke Fitzgerald reminds us that saying "no" to the good is often necessary to say "yes" to the great. It’s about being authentic, not busy. Reflective Prompts for Your Own "Open" Season: What plan am I clinging to that no longer brings me joy?

Being open means protecting your energy. It’s hard to be open to new possibilities if your schedule is packed with commitments that don't serve your true purpose. For so long

In 2026, I am trying to build self-trust not by knowing the outcome, but by trusting my ability to handle whatever happens. This means: