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Unlocking Your Potential: Why Your ‘Next Edge’ Is the Key to Success

Writer's picture: Lolitaire HealeyLolitaire Healey

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Imagine yourself as a sailor, confidently steering your ship across the vast ocean of life.

The open sea represents your current knowledge, skills, and experiences—your comfort zone.

But on the horizon lies your ‘next edge,’ the frontier of your present capabilities, a place where your current map ends and new opportunities await.

Much like the horizon itself, this edge might seem like the end, but in truth, it marks the beginning of a new chapter, a world full of untapped potential.



Understanding Your Next Edge


Your ‘next edge’ is the horizon- the frontier of your current experience.


It's the boundary of your current comfort zone. It’s where your present skills, knowledge, and experiences meet the unknown. Engaging with your next edge means venturing into this unknown territory, pushing past your limits to discover new possibilities and evolve as a person.


To embrace your next edge is to take a bold, courageous step forward. It’s about moving beyond what you know, gathering your courage, learning new skills, and expanding your world. The more you push past this horizon, the more your life map literally expands, revealing new lands, insights, and experiences.


  • What is just over the horizon for you?

  • What can you sense is just around the corner?

  • What are you working towards?

  • What is your personal vision for your life?


 

Facing the Fear of the Unknown


''Those who do not move, do not notice their chains'' -African Proverb

Embarking on this journey isn’t always easy. Fear and self-doubt often appear as obstacles, whispering thoughts like, "Who am I to take this leap?" or "What if I fail?" These fears can be powerful enough to stop you in your tracks, making your dreams feel distant and unattainable.


Yet, the challenge lies in recognizing when these fears are holding you back. They’re like chains, restricting you and keeping you within the confines of your current reality. It’s in taking action, despite the fear, that you begin to break free.



A Personal Encounter with the Next Edge


I remember a time when I wanted to start a jewelry business.

I had it all planned out—designs, concepts, a company name, and even a simple website.

jewellery design sketches

But then, fear and self-doubt walked in the room, convincing me that I wasn’t creative or organized enough- that ''people like me'' don’t start businesses like this. This inner dialogue stopped me in my tracks, drowning my dream in a sea of worry and fear.




Sometimes we let the voice of self-doubt become louder than the VOICE OF VISION.


And then self-sabotage takes the wheel and drives us off course.

We worry about judgment, rejection, failure, or even success, and in doing so, we let these fears keep us anchored in place.

We convince ourselves it is not available to us.

We procrastinate and avoid till it's a distant shadow of a dream.


Does this resonate with you?


We let many of these fears, fixed mindsets and self-sabotaging behaviours derail us.

Instead of choosing to follow through. 

And I say ''choosing'' intentionally- because it takes focus and attention to do something new, and good levels of self-mastery to identify self-sabotage.


Where are you letting self-doubt, fear and worry hold your vision for your life captive?





The Next Edge as a Mirror and Teacher


Your next edge isn’t just a goal; it’s a mirror that reflects back your self-imposed limitations and a teacher that shows you where you need to grow. When you decide to engage with your next edge, you’ll start to notice the ways you hold yourself back. This awareness is an invitation to reflect, learn, and ultimately grow.


Your next edge teaches you what you need to heal or release to push past your current boundaries. It reveals the skills, experiences, and abilities you need to develop and the fears or beliefs you need to let go of. This journey of self-discovery is as much about personal growth as it is about achieving external goals.


Unlocking Your Potential by Moving Beyond the Horizon


Engaging with your next edge requires intentionality, self-mastery, and a willingness to face the discomfort that comes with growth. It’s about choosing to follow through, despite the fears and doubts, and trusting that what lies beyond the horizon is worth the effort.


What is just over the horizon for you?

What bold, courageous move will you make next?

Your next edge awaits—will you step beyond the horizon to discover what lies ahead?



I invite you to embrace your ''next edge''...

Lolitaire smiling wearing all black and a black hat


Your next edge is a call to action, an invitation to expand your world and evolve into the person you’re meant to become. It’s about recognizing the fears that hold you back, learning from them, and pushing past them to discover new possibilities. So, as you navigate the sea of life, don’t shy away from the horizon. Instead, sail boldly towards it, knowing that every step you take expands your map and brings you closer to the person you’re destined to be.




In the next blog post, I will share with you my process for conquering your next edge.


xo, Loli

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