b'many of them were!), the situation didnt stay a mystery forever. Strategy 2: Differentiate Between Plans and GoalsAnother way to get more comfortable with ambiguity is to realize that letting go of the plan isnt the same as letting go of your goals. Being forced to change your plans doesnt lessen your chances of success. It may change your methods of success or your timeline. Or it may change the type of success you achieve. Thats what happened for me.When I left the world of performing arts, I thought it was for good. I put my creativity and communication skills into action in another way, working in public relations for corporations and nonprofit organizations. I gave TV interviews and built community engagement and marketing plans. But one day someone said to me, I love the passion you have when you talk. Youd be a great motivational speaker. That moment shifted everything for me. Now Im back to using the performing skills I developed as a young actress, but in a completely different way than I ever expected. This isnt the version of success I dreamed about when I was 12, but its still success. In fact, I could argue that its even better success, because Im able to run my own business and create my own opportunities in a way that Im not sure I would have been able to do in a traditional acting career. Theres always more than one route to your goals. You just have to be willing to find the best path for you. Courtney Clark provides content-based motivation that helps individuals adapt faster, achieve more, and develop Accelerated Resilience. She is the author of three books, including her most recent book ReVisionary Thinking, a four-time cancer survivor, brain aneurysm survivor, keynote speaker, and founder of a nonprofit.www.CourtneyClark.com.WAMOA JOURNALSUMMER 2025 9'