There are plenty of messages that stood out while listening to Day Trading Attention by Gary Vaynerchuk, but this one is currently at the forefront of my mind: things are always changing, and we have to be willing and ready to adapt, change, and try new things. Over and over again, Gary emphasized that what works today may not work tomorrow. Or maybe there’s an even better alternative waiting for us around the corner. He repeated this idea so many times throughout the audiobook that I lost track of the number of times he said, “At the time of this recording.” But you know what? He’s right.

As much as we might like to believe that once we’ve found the magic solution, the ultimate formula, or the right path forward, we’re set for life—that’s not how life works. Life ebbs and flows, our circumstances change, and the only way to keep up is to remain flexible, adaptable, and willing to let go of the old in favour of the new.

This is something I’ve learned over and over again as both a mother and an educator. In fact, in my book PheMOMenal Teacher, I share that one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in over thirteen years of teaching is that things are always changing. It’s a lesson that’s become a mantra for me—an important reminder when life throws unexpected curveballs my way.

Here’s an excerpt from the conclusion of my book that mirrors Gary’s message:

“Things are always changing. Of all the things I’ve learned through thirteen-plus years of teaching and being a mother, this is the one I find most important to remind myself of—often. Things are always changing. Just when I think I have something figured out, everything changes, and I feel like I’m back to the start. Being flexible enough to adapt to the ever-changing ebb and flow of life is probably the most important skill to develop.”

Gary’s words echoed my own thoughts—thoughts that have been shaped by years of trial and error, triumphs, and struggles, both in my personal and professional life. There have been so many times where I thought I had everything figured out—only to have things flip on their head and leave me questioning everything all over again.

But the truth is, it’s in those moments of change that we learn the most. It’s in the valleys where we build resilience, perseverance, and a willingness to keep going even when we’re unsure of what lies ahead.

So how do we keep moving forward when everything feels uncertain? We do what Gary suggests: we stay curious, we try new things, and we let go of the notion that we have to have all the answers. We keep showing up, we keep learning, and we keep adapting. It’s in this constant state of evolution that we not only grow, but we thrive.

As I wrote in PheMOMenal Teacher, life is a journey filled with highs and lows, and while we may not have all the answers, we have each other. The conversations we start, the experiences we share, and the lessons we learn from one another are what make this journey so worthwhile.

No one has it all figured out, and that’s okay. We’re all learning, evolving, and striving to be better every day. I encourage you to embrace the changes, welcome the challenges, and keep moving forward, one step at a time. And remember, you are strong, capable, and worthy of all the amazing things this world has to offer.

So, let’s continue to adapt. Let’s continue to grow. Let’s continue to pursue our wildest dreams, knowing that we are not defined by our circumstances but by how we rise to meet them.

We’ve got this!