WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.080 Welcome to Milestone Moments, the show where 00:00:03.080 --> 00:00:05.960 we explore the journeys that lead to success. 00:00:06.599 --> 00:00:10.199 I'm Sheila Slick, your host and founder of Five 00:00:10.199 --> 00:00:13.859 Milestones. In every episode, we will bring you 00:00:13.859 --> 00:00:17.100 insights from the minds of entrepreneurs, leaders 00:00:17.100 --> 00:00:20.800 and experts who will share not just their expertise, 00:00:20.879 --> 00:00:24.120 but the milestone moments that have reshaped 00:00:24.120 --> 00:00:27.059 their journeys and led to significant achievements. 00:00:27.960 --> 00:00:30.359 So if you're looking for motivation, you're in 00:00:30.359 --> 00:00:33.560 the right place. Subscribe now and discover the 00:00:33.560 --> 00:00:40.759 milestones that mark the path to success. Welcome 00:00:40.759 --> 00:00:43.979 to another episode of Milestone Moments in Business 00:00:43.979 --> 00:00:46.740 and Leadership. I'm Sheila Slick, your host. 00:00:46.960 --> 00:00:50.820 And today, I want to talk about how to embrace 00:00:50.820 --> 00:00:55.359 change to reinvent yourself at any age. So many 00:00:55.359 --> 00:00:58.740 times we're faced with situations in life where 00:00:58.740 --> 00:01:01.960 perhaps we need to restart or reinvent ourselves. 00:01:02.460 --> 00:01:05.980 And reinvention isn't just for the young. It's 00:01:05.980 --> 00:01:09.180 a lifelong process. And it consists of evolving, 00:01:09.319 --> 00:01:14.760 of growing, and rediscovering who you are. Perhaps 00:01:14.760 --> 00:01:19.140 it's because of a career change or pursuing a 00:01:19.140 --> 00:01:22.500 long -neglected passion or redefining your purpose. 00:01:23.159 --> 00:01:26.780 But change is always possible. And the key doesn't 00:01:26.780 --> 00:01:31.840 lie in your age. It's in the mindset. Many people 00:01:31.840 --> 00:01:36.260 hesitate to reinvent themselves because they 00:01:36.260 --> 00:01:40.420 feel tied to past decisions, career paths, or 00:01:40.420 --> 00:01:43.959 past identities. But reinvention isn't about 00:01:43.959 --> 00:01:46.840 erasing that past. It's about building on it. 00:01:47.099 --> 00:01:49.420 It's about taking everything you've learned, 00:01:49.560 --> 00:01:53.200 every experience you've had, and using it as 00:01:53.200 --> 00:01:57.859 the fuel for your next chapter. Reinvention is 00:01:57.859 --> 00:02:01.560 important. It is a key to unlock new opportunities. 00:02:02.180 --> 00:02:05.859 And it helps you to stay engaged and motivated 00:02:05.859 --> 00:02:08.759 and fulfilled in life. It allows you to break 00:02:08.759 --> 00:02:12.180 free from stagnation. It allows you to rediscover 00:02:12.180 --> 00:02:15.479 what excites you. It also allows you to align 00:02:15.479 --> 00:02:18.740 your life with your evolving values. Our values 00:02:18.740 --> 00:02:21.819 change as our lives change. Our situations are 00:02:21.819 --> 00:02:26.740 different, and so our values change. And instead 00:02:26.740 --> 00:02:30.900 of feeling stuck with outdated goals and values, 00:02:31.060 --> 00:02:35.120 you can adapt to life's changes with a lot of 00:02:35.120 --> 00:02:39.060 confidence instead of fear. Most importantly, 00:02:39.240 --> 00:02:41.680 reinvention keeps you in control of your own 00:02:41.680 --> 00:02:44.590 story. And instead of waiting for circumstances 00:02:44.590 --> 00:02:48.830 to force change, you take control in what's shaping 00:02:48.830 --> 00:02:52.990 next. And one of the biggest barriers that we 00:02:52.990 --> 00:02:57.090 face is letting go of limiting beliefs. You know, 00:02:57.110 --> 00:02:59.590 people often tell themselves, it's too late for 00:02:59.590 --> 00:03:02.770 me to start over. I don't have the skills to 00:03:02.770 --> 00:03:07.430 change direction now. Or I just should stick 00:03:07.430 --> 00:03:11.009 with what I know. And these are beliefs. They're 00:03:11.009 --> 00:03:15.439 not facts. They're fears. And the truth is, you're 00:03:15.439 --> 00:03:18.379 able to restart. You're able to reinvent yourself 00:03:18.379 --> 00:03:21.719 at any age. If you're willing to take small, 00:03:21.740 --> 00:03:24.659 consistent steps towards something new, it's 00:03:24.659 --> 00:03:30.099 possible. So fear is a natural response that 00:03:30.099 --> 00:03:32.580 you encounter, but it doesn't have to control 00:03:32.580 --> 00:03:35.919 you. And instead of focusing on what could go 00:03:35.919 --> 00:03:40.150 wrong, shift your focus. to what you stand to 00:03:40.150 --> 00:03:42.870 gain to help you overcome that fear of change. 00:03:43.449 --> 00:03:46.289 You can ask yourself questions like, well, what 00:03:46.289 --> 00:03:51.229 excites me about the possibility of change? What 00:03:51.229 --> 00:03:54.949 will I regret more, taking the risk or staying 00:03:54.949 --> 00:03:58.289 the same? You can also ask yourself, what's one 00:03:58.289 --> 00:04:02.370 small step I can take today to move forward? 00:04:02.849 --> 00:04:05.229 Reinvention doesn't happen overnight. It's a 00:04:05.229 --> 00:04:08.830 process that requires exploration. learning and 00:04:08.830 --> 00:04:13.370 adjustment. And the only wrong move is to stand 00:04:13.370 --> 00:04:16.930 still and do nothing. So if you're finding yourself 00:04:16.930 --> 00:04:20.449 at a crossroads or in a transition or looking 00:04:20.449 --> 00:04:23.589 for that change, some of the things that you 00:04:23.589 --> 00:04:27.230 can do is start by reflecting on what's next. 00:04:27.790 --> 00:04:31.149 Start by asking yourself, where do you feel stuck 00:04:31.149 --> 00:04:35.110 and where do you feel drawn? What excites you? 00:04:35.209 --> 00:04:39.910 What challenges you? What are you curious about? 00:04:41.129 --> 00:04:43.649 You don't need to find all the answers. Right 00:04:43.649 --> 00:04:46.329 now, you're just reflecting. You're exploring. 00:04:46.850 --> 00:04:50.490 And once you explore, then you can start to set 00:04:50.490 --> 00:04:54.009 a clear intention. Because reinvention doesn't 00:04:54.009 --> 00:04:56.430 mean tearing everything down. It just means being 00:04:56.430 --> 00:05:01.009 intentional about what you want to change. So 00:05:01.009 --> 00:05:03.899 do you want to switch careers? Do you want to 00:05:03.899 --> 00:05:06.420 learn a new skill? Do you want to move to a new 00:05:06.420 --> 00:05:09.819 place? Do you want to develop healthier habits? 00:05:10.240 --> 00:05:15.379 What does that look like? Define what reinvention 00:05:15.379 --> 00:05:19.779 looks like for you and why it matters. A lot 00:05:19.779 --> 00:05:23.459 of times when we want to make a change, it may 00:05:23.459 --> 00:05:28.660 require new knowledge or new skills. By taking 00:05:28.660 --> 00:05:32.160 courses and reading books, finding mentors, or 00:05:32.160 --> 00:05:35.500 perhaps just practicing something new, you'll 00:05:35.500 --> 00:05:39.420 be able to get that confidence so that instead 00:05:39.420 --> 00:05:44.199 of seeing it as a barrier, you're seeing it as 00:05:44.199 --> 00:05:48.500 an investment in your future self. And then we 00:05:48.500 --> 00:05:51.720 all know that big changes can feel overwhelming, 00:05:51.819 --> 00:05:55.620 but small steps is what creates momentum. Taking 00:05:55.620 --> 00:05:59.069 small steps. If, for example, you're looking 00:05:59.069 --> 00:06:02.110 for a new career, a small step you could take 00:06:02.110 --> 00:06:04.870 is to start networking with people that are more 00:06:04.870 --> 00:06:08.449 aligned to that new career. Or you can start 00:06:08.449 --> 00:06:10.870 to take an online course if you feel that you 00:06:10.870 --> 00:06:13.949 don't have the skills needed for that career 00:06:13.949 --> 00:06:17.430 or that position. If you're looking to prioritize 00:06:17.430 --> 00:06:21.430 health, not career, start with a small daily 00:06:21.430 --> 00:06:26.129 change. The important thing is to take action. 00:06:26.600 --> 00:06:32.339 and to take small but consistent steps. Progress 00:06:32.339 --> 00:06:36.920 comes from consistency and not perfection. And 00:06:36.920 --> 00:06:39.120 the last thing you can do is surround yourself 00:06:39.120 --> 00:06:42.920 with support, with like -minded people. Sometimes 00:06:42.920 --> 00:06:45.519 it can feel lonely if you're doing it alone. 00:06:46.120 --> 00:06:49.639 So surrounding yourself with people who can encourage 00:06:49.639 --> 00:06:53.649 you will motivate you. It'll inspire you. And 00:06:53.649 --> 00:06:56.449 it could be friends and family who believe in 00:06:56.449 --> 00:06:59.889 you. It could be a mentor, someone who's navigated 00:06:59.889 --> 00:07:04.209 a similar path. Or it could be a whole new community 00:07:04.209 --> 00:07:06.689 where you'll meet other like -minded individuals. 00:07:07.230 --> 00:07:10.050 But having that support can make all of the difference 00:07:10.050 --> 00:07:14.089 in staying committed to your restart, to your 00:07:14.089 --> 00:07:17.569 reinvention. And remember that you don't have 00:07:17.569 --> 00:07:20.470 to change everything at once. The real power 00:07:20.470 --> 00:07:25.009 of reinvention is adopting a new mindset of continuous 00:07:25.009 --> 00:07:27.930 growth. When you see yourself as someone who 00:07:27.930 --> 00:07:32.170 adopts, evolves, and learns, you'll find there's 00:07:32.170 --> 00:07:35.129 always new opportunities. So no matter where 00:07:35.129 --> 00:07:38.370 you are in life, remember that you have the power 00:07:38.370 --> 00:07:43.120 to redefine your path. And the next version of 00:07:43.120 --> 00:07:46.180 you is waiting. You just have to take that first 00:07:46.180 --> 00:07:49.079 step. So thank you for joining me on another 00:07:49.079 --> 00:07:52.399 episode of Milestone Moments. I'd love to hear 00:07:52.399 --> 00:07:55.540 your thoughts. Leave a comment, connect with 00:07:55.540 --> 00:07:58.339 me on social media, or subscribe to my newsletter 00:07:58.339 --> 00:08:00.920 to stay in touch. Until next time.