It’s All Been Leading Up to This…

Ashley Downing
Nov 3 · 4 min read

Define the pivotal moments of your life with this technique to better understand the larger picture of where you’ve been and how often times, unexpected turns lead you down the right path.

“Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.” — John Lennon

We spend a lot of time trying to make sense of our lives, particularly when things don’t go as planned or when we experience some kind of trauma. Our losses can feel debilitating and suddenly the path forward is unclear.

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Ashley Downing

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As a former professor and strategic planner, I favor hands-on exercises in order to actively consider potential — and design a better way forward.

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