The goal is to understand

Life unlocks when you understand what you need to understand. That's the biggest leverage there is. It's a secret of life.

If you feel stuck, the fastest way to move forward is to understand. To understand what? The thing to understand is unique to each moment and situation. Sometimes it means realizing you’ve hurt somebody. Sometimes it means seeing that someone is no longer relevant in your life. Sometimes it means letting go of an illusion.

Whenever you see someone who is stuck, bitter, or unhappy, it usually means they haven't or they refuse to understand something. Sometimes understanding is painful, and it requires us to let go of part of our identity.

If you feel lost, follow the thread of understanding. Be active. Try to understand what you need to understand to unlock the next level of your life.

A practical way to do this: get up early, give yourself a slow and quiet moment, and listen to what comes to your mind. Write down your thoughts without judging them. Somewhere in there, you'll find what you need to understand.