Every one of us goes through the same journey. From the excitement of starting out, to the chaos of growth, to the calm (or fear) of stepping back the path is familiar, even if the details are different.
We like to see this as a cycle, people move through the cycle once and quickly. Others take their time. Some get stuck in one phase for years. And the truth is: the journey doesn’t go in a straight line. You might return to the “survive” stage after launching a new product, or find yourself “redefining” your purpose after a big win.
What matters isn’t how fast you go. What matters is knowing where you are — and getting the right kind of support for that stage.