Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Old news
You nailed the pitch.
You landed the deal.
You worked *all* weekend.
You “saved the day.”
I get it.
You’re the best.
But seriously—that is so six months ago.
Yes, your work matters.
Great job.
But that was yesterday, and I’m all about today.
This quote (even though I am a lifelong, diehard Red Sox fan) says it best:
(Side lesson—we can learn from anyone, anywhere, if we let ourselves—even in the words of a sworn sports enemy. 🤣🤣🤣)
Here’s the thing. When we cling too hard to what we did, our hands are tied—too constrained to work on the next great thing.
Resting on our laurels might feel good—hard-earned and well-deserved. But rest too long, and someone else is out there asking the next question, solving the next problem, and developing the next big idea. Take time to recharge, but don’t use past success as a proxy for progress.
Now feels like a perfect time to cue up this week’s song, “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen, the ultimate anthem of what used to be.
You can honor a win.
But the best way to celebrate victory? Let it lead to another one.
Accomplishments are a great measure of the past—but they don’t build the future.
Have a great week.
If you’re looking to find a balance between the past and the future to achieve optimal results and to feel good about your work today, this reflection guide has been created to help:
Go Oilers!