One of the hardest things I intentionally left behind was the idea that success had to mean staying on the traditional executive path. Choosing to build something of my own came with far more uncertainty, but it also gave me the freedom to create work that feels more aligned with who I am and the kind of impact I want to make.

I intentionally left behind the belief that success meant staying in a corporate role simply because I had worked so hard to earn it. Walking away gave me the freedom to redefine success on my own terms, trust my experience, and build something that truly reflects who I am and the impact I want to make.

A win? Learning to quit. Quitting to me has become my super power. I used to think quitting equalled personal failure, and although yes, you should not just quit on a whim. Knowing when to quit, either because something no longer serves you or because you have a bigger calling, is one heck of a win. Don't be scared to quit, it can take you further than you ever imagined.

For me, quitting is a mandatory part of the growth cycle. I have held many titles in my lifetime and every time I quit for a new one, it's came with such advantages. It is scary being in the unknown, but the unknown creates nothing but opportunity. Stay balanced, stay focused, and roll with the punches of life, there will be plenty. If you are in a place you know you need to leave, quit. Walk away from that which is not for you and you will always find something in the next doorway.

Walking away from toxic people was the moment perseverance became liberation. My peace expanded the second I stopped shrinking myself.

As an advocate I feel the need to fix every crisis myself. I decided I needed to quit trying to put out all of the fires myself and provide a pathway for team members and department leaders to provide a solution to problems that arise on their unit before I jump in. This has empowered our teams and allowed me to focus more of my time on patient experience initiatives while simultaneously reducing our patient complaints and grievances.

I stopped being negative and started looking at everything as a positive possibility. Thinking positively produces results.

I intentionally quit confusing perseverance with staying in situations that were no longer healthy or aligned with my purpose. Walking away taught me that quitting is not always giving up, sometimes it is choosing yourself, protecting your vision, and making room for something better.

I intentionally quit a job I had for about 15 years. I was the CSO for a large public company and left. It took courage and faith. I remembered something a mentor told me, "Is it better to regret or leap" So, how do you know unless you leap! Jump in life, believe by faith and know you're going to be just fine! Be encouraged, the best is yet to come. See it first, feel it, grab hold of that which you see and leap!