Over the course of our working lives, many of us will experience job loss, job disappointment, or the quiet ache of realizing we are no longer fulfilled by the work we once chose. Career change can feel unsettling, even frightening. But it can also become a powerful invitation to rediscover who we are, what we value, and how we are meant to serve.
In my book, Play Through the Foul: Basketball Lessons for the Game of Life, I share a mindset that has shaped me as a former basketball player, coach, and professional navigating change: the fouls will happen. Disruption is part of the game. The question is not whether we will get bumped, blocked, or knocked off balance. The question is whether we will keep playing with faith, focus, and fortitude.
Faith is believing in yourself and in your God-given purpose to be of service and significance. Even when one door closes, your value does not disappear.
Focus is identifying that purpose, then staying committed to it. This requires self-awareness, clarity ab