Better Than The Last RECAP

Jan, 4, 2025

As we step into a new chapter, it’s essential to pause, reflect, and distill the powerful lessons learned from recent experiences. Better Than The Last was a transformative experience filled with moments of clarity, purpose, and wisdom.

The event offered not only practical strategies for success but also a space to connect deeply with personal truths and align our goals with a greater vision.

Through our M360 framework, ABCM founder Chris Kazi Rolle facilitated thought-provoking discussions, one-on-one connections, journaling, goals setting and quiet moments of introspection.

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Takeaways, Insights + Quotes

1. Vision, Faith, and Alignment

• “Faith is about obedience, not understanding everything in advance.”
• “Where there’s vision, there’s provision.”
• “God doesn’t give us a vision without the resources to achieve it.”
• Reflection drives clarity—taking time to assess achievements and challenges reveals personal and professional growth.
• Faith often involves stepping into the unknown with courage. Obedience to divine instructions, even when unclear, brings alignment and fulfillment.
• Letting go of what’s not aligned makes room for what is.
• “Once you buy the ticket, life will work itself out.”
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2. Taking Action and Overcoming Fear

• “Start before you're ready. The path clarifies as you move forward.”
• “Massive action, not moderation, is often the key to breakthrough results.”
• “You can’t hit a goal that you haven’t made.”
• Waiting for perfection can delay action. Start before you’re ready and evolve as you go.
• Procrastination or avoidance often signals fear or misalignment. Staying true to your core mission requires intentional choices.
• “The longer you entertain what’s not for you, the longer you postpone what is.”

3. Resilience, Discipline, and Focus

• “Discipline is doing what you don’t want to do like you love it.” (Mike Tyson)
• Success requires massive, focused action. Lowering your target isn’t the answer—increasing effort and refining strategy is.
• Clear boundaries protect time, energy, and focus, allowing for meaningful progress.
• “Celebrate the battle won, even if the war isn’t over.”

4. Overcoming Shame and Building Community

• Shame isolates and silences; confronting it opens the door to connection and healing.
• “Shame shields solutions.”
• The enemy isolates you through shame; community brings freedom.
• Isolation magnifies challenges. Building and leaning into a supportive community fosters resilience and strength.

5. Reflection and Growth

• Reflection drives clarity—taking time to assess achievements and challenges reveals personal and professional growth.
• “Reflecting is like allowing the snow globe to settle—it reveals clarity underneath the chaos.”
• Regularly celebrating victories, no matter how small, maintains motivation and grounds your nervous system.
• Align your personal definition of success with your values to avoid being trapped by external expectations.

6. Seasons, Balance, and Adaptation

• Life is seasonal; balance means adapting to the current demands with grace.
• Work-life balance evolves with priorities and seasons of life; it doesn’t always mean equal distribution.
• “The work of personal branding isn’t just external; it’s internal alignment with your purpose.”

7. Practical Strategies for Success

• “Letting go of what’s not aligned makes room for what is.”
• Investing in physical and mental health ensures sustainability in pursuing goals.
• “God doesn’t give us a vision without the resources to achieve it.”