Do Over

How to Wipe the Slate Clean and Move Forward

This Thursday evening marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the close of the Jewish New Year. This period of transition from one year to the next is about atonement and repentance, as well as reflecting on how the previous year was spent. Most religions, in some form, include a season of reflection and repentance, a time to seek forgiveness and renewal.

Many years ago, when I began my journey of self-discovery and performance improvement, one of my mentors suggested beginning his new year planning in October. That approach provides a full 90 days to create, revisit, and refine goals for the coming year. I never quite understood the reasoning behind his suggestion, but as I sat on the beach this Thursday contemplating the previous eight months of 2025 and planning my objectives for 2026, I can see why Yom Kippur, which typically falls in September or October every year, was so significant regarding goal setting.

The Performance Parallel: Wiping the Slate Clean

This past year has brought me many significant changes and challenges, too many to list. But that is not the point of this reflection, nor is it to suggest any religious conversion for those reading my words. What matters is our ability to wipe the slate clean, call a “do over,” and begin fresh.

The truth is, we do not need permission to do this. And we don’t have to wait for a scheduled religious appointment. We only need to look within, forgive ourselves, declare a new direction, and move forward. Just like that, the six inches between your ears can run on a new operating system that aligns with your dreams, your goals, new habits, and the outcomes you choose to create.

Having sold my company to my employees and simplified many aspects of my personal life, I have been able to create my second act as an executive performance coach specializing in healthcare. My time at the beach this past Thursday gave me the space to reflect deeply and build on the excitement to serve those who seek guidance, encouragement, and most importantly the chance to have honest conversations that shape how they want to practice and bring that vision to life.

From Hesitation to Action: Coaching That Creates the Shift

🟦 A Framework for Starting Fresh through the GROW Process

• Clarify your goals: what do you want this next chapter to look like?
• Face your reality: what habits, doubts, or patterns need to be released?
• Explore your options: what new behaviors or choices will move you closer to renewal?
• Commit to the way forward: what will you do today to begin again with intention?

🟦 Something to Consider

• Where in your life do you need to call a “do over”?
• What beliefs or habits are you ready to let go of before stepping into the next year?
• If you installed a new operating system in your mind, what would it be programmed to achieve?
• What is one fresh start you can declare today?

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Dr. Rob
Align Coaching Co. – Vision Around Corners