There are days when leadership feels less like a calling and more like carrying a mountain on your back. In those low points, when you want to quit, it's not a sign of weakness; it’s a signal to pause. I use a simple two-question practice: 1. "Whose thought is this?" Is it my inner saboteur, "Annie," who is the source of my internal drains, or my authentic voice? 2. "What would my 80-year-old self tell me?" This practice, an Ensō Pause to check for alignment, has carried me through countless storms, including leaving the corporate world when Annie's voice was loudest. It’s a framework for choosing courage over comfort and ensuring the story you write is one you'll be proud of...

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