The Painful Truth About Why You’re Still Stuck (And The Open Window You’re Missing)
“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.”
— – Thomas Jefferson
Have you ever watched a fly repeatedly hurl itself against a closed window, desperately trying to escape? It sees freedom right in front of it, yet despite all its effort, it remains stuck.
This story from You² by Price Pritchett illustrates a powerful truth: more effort doesn’t always lead to better results—sometimes, a completely different approach is needed.
Are You Pushing Harder Instead of Changing Strategy?
A client of mine reached out at the end of last year, feeling stuck in almost every area of her life—except her health.
She longed for a fulfilling relationship, struggled to hit her sales goals as an account manager, and had little time or financial freedom. No matter how hard she tried, she wasn’t seeing change.
She was like the fly—pushing, striving, exhausting herself… but still stuck..
Why One Shift Can Change Everything
When we started working together, I asked her to focus on one area first.
Why? Because the system with the least diversity channels the most energy. Focused energy creates momentum.
And when you create success in one area, the others naturally rise—just like boats lifted by the same tide.
She chose to focus on her career. Through our work, she built confidence, took bold action, and positioned herself in front of key industry leaders.
Now, she’s being offered the job of her dreams.
Coincidentally (or not), the company she works for just filed for bankruptcy.
This isn’t luck—when you align your actions with what you truly want, life reorganizes itself in your favor.
Your Environment Shapes Your Results
Everything in life operates at a frequency.
If you stay in the same patterns—thinking the same thoughts, taking the same actions, and surrounding yourself with the same influences—you continue experiencing the same results.
You’ve heard it before: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
But it’s more than just people—it’s energy. The beliefs, habits, and mindset of those around you shape your reality.
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone is the Key
Growth requires discomfort.
When you step outside your comfort zone, your brain rewires itself, creating new pathways for success. It feels scary—but it’s necessary.
As Einstein said: “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
If you want different results, you must do different things.
Your Breakthrough Starts Here
Are you ready to stop hitting the same window and find the open door?
Start here:
- Choose ONE area to focus on for the next 30 days. Energy flows where attention goes.
- Take a 15-minute “courage action” daily. Stretch your comfort zone with one small step each day.
- Upgrade your circle. Connect with someone who inspires you and operates at the level you aspire to reach.
Big change doesn’t require big leaps—it starts with small, consistent shifts. The right micro-movements create ripple effects across your life.
The Window Is Open—Will You Step Through?
Your next level of success is closer than you think.
The truth is, staying stuck is a choice—but so is breaking free.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Transformation begins with a single decision, and that decision starts now.
If you’re ready to stop pushing against the same closed window and finally step through the open door, take the first step today.
🚀 Book a clarity call and let’s map out your breakthrough.
The window is open. Are you ready to fly?
