Growth Looks Different Than It Did Ten Years Ago

Earlier in my career, growth meant acceleration: new roles, new cities, new credentials. It was expansive, sometimes exhilarating, sometimes exhausting.

Now, growth feels more internal — and more durable.

It shows up as better judgment. Clearer communication. Knowing when to ask questions and when to pause. It shows up as respect for process, and patience with learning curves — my own and others’.

I still believe in ambition. I just no longer confuse it with speed.

Some skills — whether in land development, collaboration, or creative work — can’t be rushed without losing something essential. They require repetition, restraint, and attention over time.

Growth, I’ve learned, isn’t always visible while it’s happening.
But it’s recognizable later — in the steadiness of decisions, the quality of work, and the calm that comes from knowing you’re building something that can last.