Buddhists talk about letting go, about being open to life's flow. They say that holding on -- to old ideas, to the memory of past victories, or to the status quo -- hampers our ability to embrace the future and grow. They also say that letting go doesn't mean forgetting; it means you learn to let go of the anger, the pride, the blame, the "whatever," and move on. They don't say that it's easy, and they are right.

Ask yourself. "What am I doing to hold myself back? What ideas/attachments do I persistently hold onto that stifle my growth? What do I really want that I don't think I'm worthy of having?" Then, be good to yourself -- and let go.