On the importance of preparation.

As the year winds down, a certain level of self-reflection becomes necessary to assess the level of growth that has occurred over time. Growth can be defined in many ways, but to me it's about what processes have been integrated into my life, and how they have improved or hindered my development as a person. Looking back on this year, so far, I feel progress has been made; I am the closest to where I want to be than I have ever been, but I've yet to achieve many goals. This is okay, however, for it gives me the opportunity to prepare for the next year, and develop and implement new ideas and processess into my routine with the intention of breaking through multiple thresholds and transcending my adolescent self.