Every day, you follow patterns—some consciously chosen, others running quietly in the background. From how you start your morning to how you handle stress, your patterns determine your outcomes.
Some patterns fuel success—a structured morning routine, consistent leadership, focused work habits. Others hold you back—procrastination, avoidance, over-committing, or perfectionism.
The key question is: Are your patterns helping you or limiting you?
Why We Follow Patterns
Patterns exist because the brain loves efficiency. The more we repeat behaviors, the less energy it takes to execute them. But not all patterns serve us well—some keep us trapped in cycles that prevent growth.
The Cost of Unexamined Patterns
- In Business: Repeating what’s “worked” instead of adapting to growth opportunities.
- In Leadership: Defaulting to micromanagement instead of empowering a team.
- In Productivity: Constant busyness without real progress.
The First Step: Awareness
You can’t change a pattern you don’t recognize. Take a few minutes today and reflect:
- What’s one pattern in your leadership or business that is working for you?
- What’s one that may be limiting your success?
