Stop Fixing What No Longer Fits: A Year-End Check-In

“A stitch in time saves nine." That was an old adage about sewing up clothes before the hole became too big.

However, I have been fascinated lately by that expression because I think there is a more critical addition to the old saying:  “A stitch in time saves nine, but not if you have outgrown the pants.” 

Just as foolish as it would be to try to fix and stitch up an article of clothing that no longer fits, we also encounter times in our lives when we try to “stitch” something that no longer “fits”. It could be a relationship that needs to end or an idea that no longer fits the current reality. It could be a product that has outlived its marketability.  I know I have hung on to people for too long or to projects that need to be trashed. It’s a great question to ask yourself as we close off 2025. 

Look carefully at where you put your time and attention. What have you outgrown?