When the Plan Breaks, Pivot with Purpose
Time to Pivot?
Where in your work or life are you clinging to an outdated strategy? Be honest. Sometimes we stick with what used to work because it feels safe, familiar, or comfortable—even if it’s no longer producing results. We tell ourselves it’s being loyal, disciplined, or patient. But often, it’s just fear—fear of the unknown, of failure, or of admitting that something needs to change.
Pivoting doesn’t mean failure; it means growth. It’s the realization that while your destination may still be valid, your current route is blocked, broken, or no longer relevant. That’s not quitting—that’s leadership.
Whether it’s a business model, a routine, a role you’ve outgrown, or even a mindset that’s holding you back—pause and ask yourself:
What’s the outcome I truly want?
Then give yourself permission to try a new way.
You can’t steer a parked car. Movement—especially a pivot—is power.
Where in your work or life are you clinging to an outdated strategy? What might need a pivot?
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Linda, you make important points. Joyce Meyer has said, “Get in motion! You can’t drive a parked car!” I don’t need to pivot right now, but there have been times when I did. And for many, taking a pivot may be just the success launcher they need.
I didn’t realize that the quote about a parked car came from Joyce Meyers. Thank you
Hey Linda –
These days I feel like I am constantly pivoting – and that is not a bad thing. The only thing constant is change, and which things change, we should pivot (or at least look at our options).
You can’t steer a parked car… Love that analogy. The truth is that you can, but it takes a whole lot of effort (and that sound it makes… well, that my car makes, when I turn the wheel without moving.) It certainly is easier to turn when the car is in motion.
Thanks for sharing!
I’m in a rut and I think I need a pivot. I wouldn’t call it an outdated strategy but I have to get back to being in focus to get my life back on track.