Our team is setting out into The Long Walk. This is the season where our team digs in alongside our community, our partners and our bold vision to move the big work forward. To learn more about this season at 20 Degrees, read more from Co-Founder & CEO Sara Gibson. https://lnkd.in/evRGxqs6
The Long Walk of #2025 begins. This is the season--from now until July 4th--where we all do the darn thing. We spend the rest of the year finishing it up, resting, and moving onto the next. But make no mistake--what we decide to do in January are the strategic, impactful, and often demanding tasks that move the needle. I call it The Long Walk. So, what makes for a successful Long Walk? Just like in actual walking, it means being clear about your goal, having a reasonably thought-out route, and having enough openness to take a detour as opportunities or roadblocks emerge. You also have to have the right shoes. Some things are non-negotiable as you begin a new adventure. It also helps to have the right company, enough snacks, some water, and--as a bonus--a good cup of coffee. Knowing what you need even to make it possible and knowing what will make it easier and even enjoyable are important planning activities. I am eager and a little intimidated by the route I will be walking alongside my tremendous team this year 20 Degrees. 2025 will test us in some new and probably uncomfortable ways. It's not like that's new, but--as my father says--you gotta get your mind right. So, with clarity through our strategic plan, a deep commitment to listening to our community and team, and some new shoes to start the year, I'm off to begin walk. Onward! Previously, I called this time "The Slog" but got some feedback that wasn't precisely..inspiring. And it's probably not even accurate. It only feels like a slog for a brief spell in the early spring. It also implies a sense of boredom and predictability, which isn't true of any walk worth taking. Wishing you luck as you begin your Long Walk. What have you packed? I'm rested and ready...so let the walking begin...call me if you want a buddy for a few miles. #2025begins