Allowing a project to "take time to cook," as Max Brooke notes on their design blog .
Being open isn't lazy. It’s courageous. It’s saying, "I have goals, but I am willing to let them evolve." 2. Letting Go of the "Expert" Mindset brooke
Brooke Fitzgerald reminds us that saying "no" to the good is often necessary to say "yes" to the great. It’s about being authentic, not busy. Reflective Prompts for Your Own "Open" Season: What plan am I clinging to that no longer brings me joy? Allowing a project to "take time to cook,"
We spend so much of our lives curating. We curate our Instagram feeds, our career paths, our "five-year plans." We look for words that feel safe, structured, and manageable. "Explore," "Achieve," "Grow"—these are good, actionable words. It’s saying, "I have goals, but I am
But true, deep growth rarely happens when everything is going according to plan. As Brooke Fitzgerald discovered during a season of transition , the magic starts when you stop striving, pause, and ask: What matters most to me right now?
(e.g., Overcoming fear, finding joy in solitude, or letting go of past expectations?)
