Whether you’re leading a company or navigating your own personal journey, one truth remains: Trying to hold on to everything is a fast track to failure.
Many people believe that success means controlling every outcome, holding tightly to every relationship, every habit, every plan. But in reality, those who can’t let go, can’t move forward.
Growth — whether personal or professional — requires flexibility, courage, and clarity. Here are three powerful keys that can shift the way you lead your business and your life.
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Letting go is not losing
In business, letting go may mean shutting down a product line that no longer works, walking away from a partnership that’s holding you back, or changing a strategy that once worked but doesn’t anymore.
In life, it could mean ending a toxic relationship, leaving a draining environment, or saying no to something that once mattered. Letting go of what weighs you down is often the first step toward real growth.
Comfort is a silent threat
When you feel completely comfortable, it’s often a sign that you’ve stopped growing. High performers in both life and business don’t settle —they stay curious, hungry, and open to new possibilities.
Ask yourself regularly: What am I avoiding just because it’s unfamiliar? The zone of comfort is rarely the zone of transformation.
Build systems, not just moments
In business, don’t build your success around one person, one client, or one lucky moment. Build systems that can scale, adapt, and survive without you.
In your personal life, don’t attach your happiness to one role or relationship. Develop routines, habits, and a mindset that keep you grounded no matter what changes around you. The real power lies in creating foundations that last — even when circumstances don’t.
Final thoughts
The people and leaders who succeed long-term are not the ones who control the most. They’re the ones who know when to hold on, when to release, and when to redesign everything from the ground up. Like a strong tree, stay rooted — but flexible. That’s how you survive the storms, and grow taller with each season.
About the author
Group CEO Sherif Beshara is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the legal and corporate sectors. Holding a Master’s Degree in International Law, his career spans over a decade, with roles including legal counsel, chairman, and most recently, group CEO of the Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group of Companies. His expertise encompasses finance, aviation, and corporate law, advising top executives on airline matters, major joint ventures, and complex litigation.
Appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Beshara serves on the Board of Trustees of the Noor Foundation, an organization committed to eliminating the causes of visual impairment worldwide.
As group CEO, Beshara leads the Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla group’s diverse portfolio, driving transformation and overseeing the group’s internal audit, corporate compliance programs, and policy formulation as part of the executive management team.
