Finding my way back to the runway has me realizing the moments where I held myself back. In particular, when it came to learning how to sew in order to become a fine dressmaker, I would buy all the equipment and then fail to follow through. I told myself I was busy, but the truth is I wasn’t ready to break through my mental block.

I have been moving through each step of creating my own Elsa Fitzgerald Kartini suit, and it has felt like pulling teeth the entire way. With every new skill, I force myself to stay behind the machine and practice until I understand—starting with the darts on the skirt and then moving on to the zipper. I was so excited when I finally completed the zipper placement.

Only to then realize I made a silly mistake that will require me to start all over again. It isn’t about the big challenges, but rather the small breakthroughs we must move toward in order to inch closer to our heart’s desire. Productivity is found by facing each mental block and choosing action as a path toward growth.

Identify the exact moment when you turn away from building your dreams. What if you recreated a present-day reality where you allowed yourself to explore an inner world and receive a second chance? How would you show up differently? What would that look like if you set the wheels in motion today?