If I weren't afraid of failing, what would I step into today? Where in my life am I forcing a "closed" door? Final Thoughts
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?
Being open means protecting your energy. It’s hard to be open to new possibilities if your schedule is packed with commitments that don't serve your true purpose. brooke
The Art of Being "Open": Brooke’s Guide to Embracing the Unknown in 2026
As Brooke Petermann writes on her blog , "open" is the very opposite of a rigid plan. It’s wide, it’s undefined, and it’s deeply uncomfortable for anyone who loves to be in control. If I weren't afraid of failing, what would I step into today
It is easy to dream when you have a map. It is terrifying to dream when you are standing in the middle of a blank page. For so long, I (like many of you) have thought that not knowing meant failing .
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 about being authentic, not busy
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