Moving Forward

Everyone faces different types of transitions in life; whether you are adjusting to young adulthood, working through a breakup, beginning a new job, starting a family, finding meaning in retirement after the end of a long career, or any other difficult situation, nearly everyone experiences the troubling feelings that accompany change. The world holds so much pressure to have it all figured out, and often life can grow uncomfortable when you feel like you are "falling behind."

In his transition through young adulthood, Skylar reached a point where he thought he should have moved on to the next stage in life, but he didn't know what to do to get there. On top of that, he felt frustrated that his peers seemed to have it all figured out while he was falling further and further behind.

As Skylar spent a few years wandering, attempting to figure out how to get out of his slump, he spent a great deal of time looking for something to help him work through this difficult life transition so he could emerge, happy and successful, on the other side. In the end, Skylar discovered how long-term stretch goals can provide the foundation to work through other difficult periods of life. The personal growth and self-discovery resulting from the pursuit of a growth goal can prepare and equip you for future change.