21: Awareness Leads to Growth

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Content Summary:

• Essay: The power of awareness
• Quote: Awareness is the first step
• Visual: What's holding you back?

The Power of Awareness

First, a Quick Announcement:

After 24 ½ incredible years at CCC, I’m stepping into a new chapter, starting December 1st. 

I’ve made the decision to pursue With Intention full-time—a calling that’s been growing in my heart for years. This leap is both exciting and humbling. It’s about aligning my work with my purpose, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support and encouragement from people like you. Whether you’ve read With Intention, shared it with a friend, or simply been part of this journey, thank you.

I’ll share more in the coming weeks about what’s ahead, but for now, I just want to express my deep gratitude.

Thank you for believing in this work and walking alongside me.

Now, onto this week’s message:

The Power of Awareness

Every meaningful change starts with awareness.

Awareness is the foundation of the With Intention framework for a reason: it helps us understand where we are, what’s working, and what’s holding us back. Without it, we’re just running on autopilot, hoping things will improve.

Here are three ways to cultivate awareness this week to spark growth in your own life:

1. Pause to Take Inventory: Spend a few minutes each day reflecting. Ask yourself: Am I living in alignment with what truly matters to me? Clarity comes when we create space to think deeply about where we are and where we want to go.

2. Listen to the Inner Voice: Awareness isn’t just about external circumstances—it’s also about what’s happening internally. Are your beliefs, thoughts, and actions aligned with your goals? For me, I had to face the discomfort of leaving what was familiar to step into something new. What’s your inner voice telling you?

3. Take One Intentional Step: Awareness isn’t the end—it’s the beginning. Once you know where you are, ask: What’s the next right step I can take? Growth doesn’t come all at once, but it starts with small, consistent actions.

This week, I challenge you to pause, reflect, and identify one area where awareness could create a breakthrough. Growth starts with the courage to see things as they are—and then take a step forward.

With gratitude and encouragement,
Jon

A Visual: What's holding you back?

Source: (3) Janis Ozolins (@OzolinsJanis) / X

Until next week...thanks for reading!

Jon Giganti Author. Speaker. Leader.

Attention requires a focused head.
Intention requires a focused heart.

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