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Being open isn't lazy. It’s courageous. It’s saying, "I have goals, but I am willing to let them evolve." 2. Letting Go of the "Expert" Mindset

In 2026, I am trying to build self-trust not by knowing the outcome, but by trusting my ability to handle whatever happens. This means:

(e.g., Overcoming fear, finding joy in solitude, or letting go of past expectations?) brooke

Being open means protecting your energy. It’s hard to be open to new possibilities if your schedule is packed with commitments that don't serve your true purpose.

Allowing a project to "take time to cook," as Max Brooke notes on their design blog . Being open isn't lazy

The Art of Being "Open": Brooke’s Guide to Embracing the Unknown in 2026

But true, deep growth rarely happens when everything is going according to plan. As Brooke Fitzgerald discovered during a season of transition , the magic starts when you stop striving, pause, and ask: What matters most to me right now? Letting Go of the "Expert" Mindset In 2026,

We are obsessed with being experts. We want to know the "how," the "when," and the "why." But there is a profound, almost spiritual joy in being a beginner again.