When Dreams Change | Netflix, Detours, and the Art of Building What Lasts

Hey Reader,

Welcome back to The Strategic Compass, your companion newsletter to The Strategic Thinker podcast. Here, we break down powerful insights and practical actions to help you think long term and build the life of your dreams.

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Episode Highlights

Have you ever reached a long-held goal, only to realize it does not fit you anymore? Maybe you finished a big project, earned that promotion, or finally crossed the finish line—then felt a surprising emptiness or urge to change direction.

If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. This week on The Strategic Thinker, we explored what happens when dreams shift and how staying flexible can help you build a legacy that actually lasts.

In this episode:

Why the difference between a dream and a goal matters more than you think
Three quiet myths that keep ambitious people stuck (and how to outgrow them)
The Netflix story: from mailing DVDs to leading a global streaming revolution

Quick takeaway:
Dreams are not about finishing lines. They are about the kind of life, work, or impact you want to create. Goals are just the tools to get you there. When the world changes, or when you do, your goals should evolve, but your deeper dream can still guide your choices.

Exclusive for Compass:
Try this micro-exercise:
Take out a blank page and draw two columns.

In the first column, list the goals you are chasing right now (big or small).
In the second, write the deeper dream each goal is meant to serve.

Now ask yourself: Do your current goals match the life you want to build? Is there a dream beneath your work that is asking for a new goal, a new approach, or even permission to change?

If you spot a mismatch, don’t panic. That is the moment progress starts. Growth means learning, adjusting, and letting yourself move forward, not just sticking to yesterday’s plan.

🎯 Insight of the Day

“It is not the number of times you get knocked down, but the number of times you get back up.” - Kobe Bryant

Real progress is not about sticking to your original plan at all costs. It is about learning, adapting, and letting your next move be shaped by what you know now, not just by what you wanted years ago.

In the same spirit, what matters most is not where you start, but how far you are willing to go from here.

🛎 Announcements & What’s Next

🎧 Listen Now When Dreams Change is live on Apple, Spotify and Maison TST (link below). 🎙️

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🎙️ Coming Soon:

Next week, I will break down a practical framework called the P.A.R. Loop: Plan, Act, Reflect. This is the system I use every week to keep moving, even when life shifts. Watch your inbox for practical tips, real-life stories, and a new challenge to try.

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Until next time, keep getting better everyday.

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