When you set your mind on something good, something important, one truth becomes clear: you are the only one who can make it happen. Equally true is this: you are the only one who can stand in your way.

You may have heard the phrase, “It’s always you vs. you.” It’s often used to remind us that our biggest obstacles are internal. But here’s a question—why must it be a constant struggle? Why does it have to be you against yourself? Instead, what if it was you and you, working together?

Think about it. What if you treated yourself as your greatest ally instead of your biggest critic? If you could support yourself the way you would a friend—encouraging, forgiving, and guiding—imagine what you could accomplish. No more battling, no more self-sabotage. Instead, you could work with yourself, moving forward with compassion. When one part of you stumbles or hesitates, the other part can offer a hand, not a harsh word.

We often fall into the trap of blaming our “old self” for where we are now. We think of our past choices as mistakes, holding us back. But the truth is, your old self was doing the best they could with what they knew at the time. That version of you brought you to this moment. Now, the “new you” has more wisdom and experience. But before you move forward, you have to do something critical: forgive yourself.

Whatever mistakes or setbacks you think you’ve made—squash them. Let it go. Forgive your past self for the choices made in a different time, with different knowledge. Forgive yourself for the stumbles, for the fears, for the times you thought you weren’t good enough. Let all of that go. When you stop carrying the weight of guilt, you’ll find that you can move forward with much more ease and joy.

There’s a powerful moment when the old you and the new you come together. That moment is always the present. Right now. The old you may have had fears. You also had habits that slowed you down. The new you is equipped with better tools and insight. Instead of fighting those parts of yourself, bring them together. Work as a team. Use the lessons from the past to fuel the growth of the future. Forgive yourself and squash it—no more blame, no more guilt. The moment for change is now.

Imagine the strength that comes when you stop arguing with yourself and start agreeing. When the conversation within shifts from conflict to compassion, you become unstoppable. The old you and new you are not at odds—they’re partners. They’ve been walking the same path, learning, evolving. Now it’s time to acknowledge that, come to peace, and move forward in unity.

You’ve got a mission. The only way to complete it is to trust your inner team and forgive whatever has held you back. The past is gone; the present is here. The future is wide open.

So take a moment. Reflect. Forgive yourself for everything you think you’ve done wrong, and then squash it. Leave it behind. There’s no room for it on the road ahead. The old you and the new you need to come together, hug it out, and work as one.

You good?

Good.