About this quote

Think of hope as a simple compass pointing away from what no longer fits and toward untried possibilities. You won't keep every piece of your past, and that's okay—the future can make up what you lose. Pick one small, practical step this week, like applying for a job, signing up for a class, or clearing out one room. Pay attention to what letting go actually frees: time, focus, or space to try something better.

When to use it

• When I handed in my resignation to join a risky startup, I told my partner, "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind," to steady myself before the first day.
• When I defended my thesis and decided against a postdoc, I whispered, "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind," before accepting the industry offer.
• After finishing rehab and stopping competitive racing, I said to my coach, "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind," then signed up for a local charity ride.
• While packing the house to move into a smaller apartment after a divorce, I told my sister, "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind," and started donating the heavy furniture.