Hi Reader,

I have something time-sensitive for you at the end of this email.

But before we get there, I want to share something personal.
It ties directly into what you might be feeling right now.

A few weeks ago, I was cleaning out my home office as I prepared to leave my job and step into something new.

I sat on the floor surrounded by boxes I’d brought home from work, a stack of books, and piles of papers.

I kept picking things up… then setting them back down again.
Not quite ready to decide what stayed and what didn’t.

It struck me how familiar the feeling was.

That in‑between space.
Where you can’t go back, but you don’t yet feel steady enough to move forward with confidence.

The tug between what once grounded you and what you can't yet fully name.

Sitting there among all that stuff, some unexpected questions surfaced:

What am I still carrying that belongs to a past version of me?

And what am I ready to release so I can make space for the who I'm becoming?

It was uncomfortable to ask.
But it was also clarifying.

Because even though some of those old pieces mattered, I realized I had grown beyond them.

They were reminders of who I had been, not who I was becoming.

And I suspect you know that feeling too.

There are moments in transition when you realize you’ve outgrown an identity, a role, or a story…
but the new one hasn’t fully taken shape yet.

It’s that quiet, tender space where you’re re-learning how to trust yourself again.

One of the quiet fears people carry in transition is this:
​What if I never feel like myself again?​
What if I lost something essential and spend the rest of my life trying to get it back?

But here’s what I’ve learned, both in my own transitions and walking alongside others through theirs:

Maybe the goal isn’t to return to who you were.

Maybe the work is to recognize who you’re becoming.

Growth in transition is often subtle.
It happens inside:

• Your thinking
• Your values
• Your confidence
• Your boundaries

And because it’s subtle, you may not notice the shift unless you pause long enough to reflect.

If you’re honest, you probably want more for yourself than staying in the fog.

You want to step into a version of yourself that feels aligned, grounded, and clear.

You want to move forward, but not recklessly.
You want clarity, but not at the cost of ignoring your heart.
You want momentum that feels steady... not rushed.

Yet here’s what I see keep so many thoughtful, capable people stuck:

You believe you should be able to figure this out on your own.

You’re used to being the steady one.
The capable one.
The one who “just knows” what to do.

You’re carrying big emotions without language for them.

You’re tired of saying you’re fine, while your mind quietly wrestles with uncertainty.

And underneath it all is the fear that if you choose the wrong path, you’ll regret it.

So let me say this gently and clearly:

There is nothing wrong with you for feeling this way.

Life transitions were never meant to be navigated guidance, structure, or support.

​That's why I created Brave Becoming.

It’s the framework I wish more people had access to in moments like this.

One that helps you:

• understand your season,
• recognize your stress patterns,
• listen for what's emerging in you, and
• take steady, values-aligned action.

This isn’t a course you watch and forget.
​It’s a guided journey.​
It’s scaffolding for when everything inside feels unsteady.

Here's what it will look like when you join:

In Week 1, you finally understand where you are in the transition process.
There’s often a deep exhale because you can name what you’ve been carrying for months.

By Week 3, you have language and grounding practices for when emotions spike.
You recognize your stress patterns and know how to return to clarity instead of spiraling.

By Week 5, you begin noticing what’s emerging inside you...
A quiet desire.
A shift in direction.
A next chapter gently asking for your attention.

And as that future begins to take shape, you won’t be starting from scratch.

You’ll already have a 90‑day transition roadmap in motion.
You’ll have rhythms that support you.
A clear priority.
A courageous next action.
And a path you can trust.

This isn’t about returning to your old self.

It's about becoming someone new.

Someone grounded.
Someone clear.
Someone brave.

​Inside Brave Becoming, the Before & After Reflection Guide helps you see the real change you're experiencing.

You’ll notice how your decision‑making has strengthened.
How the way you show up has shifted.
How your internal direction feels clearer and steadier.

If you're still reading, there is a part of you that knows this would help.

There is a part of you that is tired of feeling stuck.
A part of you that is ready for clarity.
A part of you that wants support rather than carrying this alone.

The investment for Brave Becoming is small compared to what you gain:

• A major life decision made.
• A personalized transition plan already unfolding in your daily life.
• A deeper sense of self that shapes every part of your next chapter.

Imagine what it would be worth to move forward without second-guessing.
To trust your own voice again.
To feel grounded when change feels heavy.

Here's the time-sensitive part:

The early-bird price of $77 ends at midnight tonight, Friday, December 19.
After that, the price increases to $97.

If this is the season you want to move forward rather than stay in the fog, this is the moment to choose yourself.

👉 Join Brave Becoming now at the early bird price →​

You're not lost.
​You're becoming.

Your fellow traveler,

Matt Rhodes
Certified Enneagram Coach
and Spiritual Director

P.S. When you think about who you’re becoming, what’s one quality or strength you can already sense emerging? Even if it feels subtle.
Hit reply and tell me. I’d genuinely love to hear.

P.P.S. Get access to Brave Becoming at the early-bird price through midnight tonight, Friday, December 19.
If you're ready to honor who you're becoming and get the support you deserve, now's the time.

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