It’s Not About the Goal—It’s About Who I’m Becoming
I’ve always loved setting goals. There’s something about the process—deciding what I want, mapping out the steps, putting in the work, and finally achieving it—that keeps me motivated. But over time, I’ve realized that as much as I love achieving goals, what I love even more is the person I become because of them.
Goals are just the vehicle. They get us moving, they push us forward, they give us a direction—but the real transformation happens in the process. It’s in the small daily decisions, the challenges we overcome, and the lessons we learn along the way. That’s where the real growth is.
The tricky part? Growth is often hard to see in the moment. You don’t always notice the shift while it’s happening. You might still feel like the same person, even though you’ve been showing up differently. That’s why it’s so important to develop the skill of recognizing your own progress. Because when you can articulate how you’ve grown, it makes it easier to keep going. It gives you something to hold on to when things feel slow or when self-doubt creeps in.
That’s exactly why I created the Grow Every Day framework. It’s a simple way to celebrate the little wins—the moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Almost every day, I take a moment to look at one of these charts and reflect. It helps me see where I’m making progress, and it also gives me a way to celebrate growth in the people around me.
Challenge:
Take a moment to reflect on your journey. Look at where you were six months ago, a year ago. What’s different? What have you learned? How have you shown up in a way you wouldn’t have before?
And most importantly—celebrate that. Because no matter where you are on your journey, if you’re committed to growing, you’re already winning.