In the past, I used to hold on to places, goals, and versions of myself long after they no longer felt right. I thought letting go meant giving up, when in reality it was often the first step toward growth. One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that you're allowed to outgrow what once felt aligned. That doesn't make your past a mistake—it simply means you've changed. Today, I try to spend less time asking, "Who was I trying to become?" and more time asking, "Who am I becoming now?" That question has changed the way I move through life.