Faith, Family, and Values are perhaps the three grounded anchors of our journey on here in life.
While these three dimensions offer balance, a truly maximised pivot offers a rotational momentum all from a grounded perspective. The more I asses life through the lens of community, career and decision making, I am learning to pivot more and give dynamism a chance. Testing the waters purposefully, anchoring around my strengths, beliefs, all while constantly self evaluating. A non-rotational pivot no matter how grounded provides no motion (read as growth).
No doubt, many of us are a creature of habits. However in a world where the variables and relevance of any concept are subjected to rapidly constant change, shouldn’t our disposition also evolve? Given well articulated facts, assumptions, pros and cons – shouldn’t we see change as a more viable option to be explored and maximised? Objectively rethinking school of thoughts passed down by society (sometimes imposed on us) or previous historical contexts which sometimes occur under different set of parameters. This should be by no means be seen as a definitive condemnation of staying rooted in conviction but more about how quickly we allow change, try out new ideas, objectively evaluate feedback received, career paths, connections, hobbies, etc. Keeping it simple and asking key questions – are the current methods truly still fit for future and current purpose? Are the current skill sets, network and habits still relevant for true and sustainable growth? Are my convictions bounded by agility, wholistic and objective evaluations or have I simply become a permanent creature of habits passed down or cultivated over time.
I for one do not see this as a laundry list or rewiring our beliefs, and these reflections are not intended to cast doubts on the validation of our journey. Our dreams, purpose, yearnings and aspirations are always going to be valid and driven by hard work, faith and fortune. That being said, as we take that journey today, approach a decision or reflect on that setback/negative feedback, is our pivot mindset on hand to make the necessary adjustments (where objectively required) for a sustainable and impactful outcome? Or are we over-wired to a point of no return or reasonable concession?
Winding down on my reflection, a pivot mindset is fuelled by curiosity, active listening, constant objective reflection and self evaluation. It will require conviction but also a healthy dose of objectivity, which is even more empowered through self awareness, courage to dare to try and all the relevant information attainable at any given time.
Lastly, yesterday was successful, what is it going to take to make tomorrow better than today? The Pivot mindset is open ended and a journey as opposed to a destination, and so is our happiness and fulfilment. We stay evolving, acknowledging our evolution (highs and lows) and staying ready for when the right one comes.
BJA | TDM 