Thirty years in sales and leadership taught me something I wish more people understood: The best communicator in the room isn't necessarily the person who talks the best. It's often the person who notices the most.

I don't know anyone who has reached a certain point in life without collecting some rubble. Loss. Disappointment. Plans that didn't work. Relationships that changed. Health challenges. Professional setbacks. Doors that closed when we were absolutely certain they were supposed to remain open.

There is a strange kind of discomfort that is difficult to explain. Nothing is necessarily wrong. You may have a career you've worked hard for. People you love. Responsibilities you take seriously. A home, relationships, routines and a life that, from the outside, looks pretty good.