The life cycle for many elements ends, often naturally by course or possibly onset by mitigating factors. However, there comes a time to decide when to let go.
An example is a product that has run its course and does not meet the needs of today: Kodak film, the Blackberry. People within organizations serve a purpose in starting up, yet as the organization evolves, they have not grown to fill the current and future needs. Standard practices that we embrace, including behaviors and habits, that while appropriate in our youth may be less advisable as we get older.
Relationships are one we rarely assess objectively. We hold on and even lament the death of some relationships. Yet, how do these differ? It served a purpose, you grew, and they may have too. But differently. It is no character flaw to relish the memories and look forward to what’s next, apart.
