Margins and Milestones

What do you do when the thing that defines you... changes or ends? That question ran through the day at the Business Transitions Summit. While the event centered on helping business owners prepare to sell, the real insights went far beyond transactions. It was about facing fear when stepping into the unknown, learning to separate your identity from your job, and remembering to put people first even in high-stakes moments. Whether you’re a founder, a leader, or someone going through a major life shift, these lessons hit close to home. I wrote about three takeaways that stuck with me because if you’ve ever asked yourself, “What’s next for me?” you’re not alone.

At the Business Transitions Summit, Dr. Benjamin Hardy shared how one entrepreneur's bold, “impossible” goal sparked a 2400% leap—not by grinding harder, but by rethinking everything. It left me wondering: What if setting a goal that feels out of reach is exactly what reshapes your reality?