Over the past three months, I’ve stepped away from writing this blog. Professionally, life has been intense—demanding more of my time and energy than usual—and that disruption has affected my personal rhythm. The fast-paced changes at work have weighed heavily, creating moments that felt unexpectedly heavy.

Happy 2025! As I reflect on the goals I set for last year, I’ve been reviewing what I considered both successes and failures. Looking through my 2024 list, I felt not only excitement about the achievements but, more importantly, a deep sense of gratitude for the lessons learned from what I hadn’t accomplished—the so-called "failures."

It’s no secret that I’m highly goal-oriented. This trait has served me well as a leader, enabling me to plan for success while anticipating and preparing for unexpected challenges. Yet, recently, one of my projects veered completely off course—a shock that left me reeling for days.