Member-only story

The Reinvention Reset: Mastering the Dips of Personal Growth

Craig Stanland
2 min readFeb 20, 2024

Have you ever found yourself whispering, “I’m back here again,” after hitting a growth spurt in your personal or professional life?

It’s a feeling I know too well, especially from my journey after prison.

But here’s the twist:

✅ You’re not really back at square one.

Growth and progress aren’t linear.

Consider this: A stock that began at $10 a share in 1980, soaring to $1,000 today, wasn’t a smooth ride.

It faced its share of declines, but the overall trajectory?

Up and to the right.

Reinvention Reframe:

Your current “here” is levels above your previous “here.”

It may not feel like it, but you’re standing on a mountain of progress compared to where you started.

Reinvention Reset to Tackle the Inevitable Plateau:

✔️ Pause and Reflect: Instead of focusing on the distance ahead, turn around and appreciate how far you’ve climbed.

✔️ Create an Evidence Log: Document your wins, the challenges you’ve overcome, and the fears you’ve faced. This log is a testament to your growth.

--

--

Craig Stanland
Craig Stanland

Written by Craig Stanland

From corporate success to federal prison, I share my journey to rediscover joy, meaning, and purpose. Join me in reinventing your extraordinary second act!

Responses (1)