Something that used to come easy doesn’t. Sometimes you only expand your thinking when forced to. There’s a higher purpose at work.
People are abuzz about exciting prospects. It’s wonderful to have something to look forward to, but it’s still too early to make plans.
Has a certain responsibility outlived its purpose? If so, put it down. You can’t afford to be carrying any dead weight now.
Someone in line for promotion gives up their spot clearing the way for you. Go for it! It’s doubtful you’d get such a chance again.
There’s nothing disingenuous about adopting an iron hand in the velvet glove approach. It will certainly get you farther than bare-knuckled facts.
If only you could begin again. You know exactly what you’d do differently. That said, it’s not too late to put this realization to good use.