MOVE WHILE THE WORLD IS MOVING

A MINDSET FOR 2025

Have you ever heard the idiom “the world is a marketplace”? Ever thought deeply about the meaning or depth of the word?

Well, as I ponder my thoughts on the topic in relation to the above stated idiom, I found myself reliving my first experience visiting a typical Nigerian market alone. Oh my! What an interesting experience it was. The market place is such a dynamic, fast-paced environment and if care is not taken, you’ll be lost in space in no time.

The bustling environment that welcomes you with lots of colorful goods and services on display, vendors trying to drag you left, right and center with sweet words just so you can patronize them, people going about their businesses, marching left and right, the noise and chaos of the market space e.t.c., you can’t go to the market and stand in one place to enjoy the beauty of the market. There are lots of opportunities, learning, interconnectedness and choices the market space provides.

Like the market place, the world is constantly in motion. The phrase “the world is a marketplace” reminds us that life is dynamic, constantly changing and evolving. To keep up with this motion in today’s fast paced world, we must move along, adapt, keep moving, as stagnation/ standing still can lead to being left behind.

Change is inevitable. Everything around us is constantly changing, evolving and advancing, hence, you need to take action too because the world won’t wait for you.

As the world transitions into 2025, It is crucial to let go of past hurts and burdens from 2024, release the emotional weight that may hold you back, forgive yourself and others, acknowledge the lessons learned, identify the experiences that shaped you, recognize the relationships that matter and nurture them, embrace the new opportunities and challenges that 2025 will bring, stay focused on personal growth, learning and progress, stay adaptable and resilient. By doing so, you’ll be able to move forward in harmony with the world’s momentum.

Here’s why you need to move while the world is moving;

1. You can’t afford/ bear the cost of stagnation, the pain that comes with being left out/behind, stunted personal growth, obsolescence, missed opportunities and decreased relevance.
2. Moving while the world is moving helps you stay relevant, build stronger social connections, improve your mental and emotional well-being, build resilience, grow and also thrive in uncertainty with confidence.

But you don’t necessarily have to move the same path/ pace/ way the world is moving, you can CREATE YOUR OWN CURRENT.

– I am talking about maintaining your own page and trajectory, regardless of external forces. It is called independent momentum. You define your compass by establishing clear personal values, goals, and priorities to guide your decisions, which also keeps you focused on your path.

– Refuse to follow the crowd or conform to societal expectations, labels or categorization that stiffles growth. You can be unique. Stand out! Embrace your uniqueness.

– Stay true to your self, values, beliefs and passion, irrespective of surrounding trends. Be authentic and resilient. Adapting to change without compromising your core identity/values.

Mindset Shifts

Here are some of the things we can deploy to truly move while the world is moving. We need to;

1. View change/ challenge as an opportunity to grow, something that keeps us curious and engage in lifelong leaning.
2. Focus on progress, not perfection. A saying goes thus – “slow progress is better than no progress”. So, celebrate your small wins. Take one step at a time, there’s no need to rush.
3. Embrace uncertainty. And, boy! Is that easy? Capital NO! It is one of the craziest, scariest thing to do. But moving while the world is moving will require us to take risks sometimes, step out of our comfort zone and embrace uncertainty.

Conclusion,

In a world that’s constantly moving, stagnation is not an option, and moving while the world is moving, but not necessarily on the same path requires courage, resilience and determination. Think about entrepreneurs who disrupted industries, individuals or activists who challenged social norms. Embark on your own independent unique journey and take the first step today. Stay focused on your compass, not the crowd’s.