New Year, New Mindset: Stop Playing Small and Step Into Your Purpose

A new year is here, and with it comes the opportunity to start fresh. But a new calendar doesn’t automatically change your results. If you want things in your life to look different, you have to think differently, act differently, and refuse to settle. Change begins in the mind, and your mindset shapes everything you do.

Too often, we conform to the version of ourselves that society expects. We shrink, dim our light, and hide our uniqueness just to “fit in.” We follow the crowd instead of standing out, because it feels safer. But safety comes at a cost. When you play small, you are denying your God-given potential. You are not living the life you were created for.

God made each of us beautifully and wonderfully. Every talent, every personality trait, every quirk was designed with intention. Playing small is not just limiting yourself, it dishonors the Creator who gave you those gifts. Life is too short to settle for mediocrity. You were made to walk boldly, to thrive in authenticity, and to leave a mark that only you can leave.

Walking in your purpose isn’t always easy. It requires courage to stand out, resilience to keep moving forward when the path gets tough, and vulernability rooted in faith that God has a plan that is bigger than you can imagine. But you don’t have to do it alone. Surrounding yourself with like-minded, authentic, driven individuals is one of the fastest ways to grow.

That’s why we’re hosting a networking event for emerging professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start walking boldly. This is more than just a networking event—it’s a community of authentic entrepreneurs: professionals building their careers, businesses, and lives in alignment with purpose and integrity.

The event is free, and if you’d like to eat, there is a small fee for food and workbooks. Come ready to connect, learn, and grow alongside people who are committed to thriving, not just surviving.

👉 Join us here: https://www.selvinhicks.com/event-details/identity-purpose-and-calling

This year, don’t just wish for change. Think differently. Act boldly. Walk in newness. Your time to thrive in authenticity is now.