You Didn’t Fail, You Outgrew It | Day36

You Didn’t Fail, You Outgrew It (Changing Direction Without Calling Your Past a Mistake) What if wanting something different doesn’t mean you chose wrong before? If you’ve been feeling pulled toward something new but worry it means abandoning everything you’ve worked for, this one’s for you. I’m walking and talking today about why I stepped away from the Instagram brand I spent over 10 years building, why I don’t see it as a failure, and how to change direction without throwing your past in the trash. In this video: ✔ Future focused vs. past focused thinking, and why looking back for lessons is different from letting the past hold you hostage ✔ Why I stopped posting on Instagram cold turkey (and the question that made it feel safe: “If it all goes away, will I still be okay?”) ✔ How to tell the difference between something that’s hard but brings you joy and something that’s simply drained you ✔ Be, Do, Have: why so many of us try to do it backwards ✔ How walking to clear my head, not to “exercise,” helped me get under 190 pounds ✔ Why all that investing in myself isn’t lost, and why what you did before still counts ✔ A small tip for not losing your train of thought mid-video You’re allowed to not be the same person you were. Growing out of something doesn’t erase what it taught you. It’s the reason you know what you want now. If you’re new here, I’m Akeila B. On this side of the internet, we design our lives on purpose, with the income to support it. I’m on my 100-day YouTube challenge, making it exist first and making it good second. Subscribe, like, and comment: what’s something you’ve been wanting to start but have been afraid it means giving up on what came before? #YouDidntFailYouOutgrewIt #ChangingDirection #FutureFocused #BeDoHave #StartingOver #PersonalGrowth #100DayYouTubeChallenge ⸻ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to embracing change and future focus 02:11 The importance of evolving and not staying the same 03:59 Personal stories of rebranding and overcoming fears 08:13 The mindset shift from past to future focus 12:03 Handling fears of losing followers and success 15:45 The power of showing up messy and authentic 19:56 Reevaluating goals and exploring new paths 25:08 The significance of investing in yourself and your growth 29:55 Practical steps for starting anew and embracing change 34:13 The importance of self-awareness and self-image 37:01 Encouragement to explore and evolve without fear ⸻ 🔗 LINKS 🎥 Riverside (affiliate link, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you): https://riverside.sjv.io/YVm59B 📋 Weekly plan sheet: https://akeilab.myflodesk.com/plan 💰 Income personality quiz: www.akeilab.com/quiz 💌 25% off Flodesk Email Marketing - https://flodesk.com/c/RD2FDU ▶️ Creator Essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/akeilaab/... 🧠 Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/akeila/clarity ⸻ 📥 DIGITAL DOWNLOADS ✨ 4 Hours to 4K Plan Sheet A simple planning tool designed to help you find time, create space, and map out your next income stream using the life you already have. (Check your spam folder after downloading) https://akeilab.myflodesk.com/plan ⸻ 💼 WORK WITH ME 💰Income Breakthrough Audit: https://akeilab.thrivecart.com/income... http://www.akeilab.com Questions? Contact my team: 💌 contact@hustletoharmony.com ⸻ 📱 LET’S STAY CONNECTED 🐝 Instagram   / akeilaab   🐝 Facebook   / akeilaab   🐝 LTK https://www.shopltk.com/explore/akeil... ⸻ 🤝 BUSINESS ONLY For speaking engagements, brand partnerships, and business inquiries: 💌 akeila@akeilab.com ⸻ Thank you for watching! Note: Some links may be affiliate links.