I was watching my dog Bear completely lose the scent of a fox on the trail, and it hit me differently this time. Foxes don't circle back because they're confused. They do it with full intention, and that deliberate move is exactly what most people skip in their own pursuit of growth. In this episode, I break down the concept of fox trailing and why strategically revisiting your plans, your goals, and even your identity is not weakness. It is one of the most intelligent things you can do.

Key Takeaways

Circling back is only powerful when it is deliberate, not driven by confusion or second-guessing a decision you already committed to.
Reviewing past plans with new information lets you determine what worked, what did not, and what can be made better.
The wisdom you gain through experience does not disappear. You can look at old situations through a sharper lens because you know now what you did not know then.
Locking yourself into a goal you have outgrown is not loyalty. It is a failure to use the growth you have earned.
Pivoting to a bigger or better-aligned goal is not quitting. It is applying new intelligence to the same core mission of building the best version of your life.

Action Steps

Pick one current goal and ask yourself honestly: does this still reflect who I am and what I know now, or am I chasing it only because I said I would?
Pull out an old plan, a draft, a strategy, or an idea you set aside and revisit it with fresh eyes and new experience to see if it can be made better.
Before your next major push forward, spend time deliberately reviewing what has and has not worked so your next move is informed, not just motivated.

Notable Quote You can look at old situations through a new lens because you know now what you didn't know then.