Anticipating a New Season of Life: Advent

Advent is a mindset that can teach us how we approach our next chapter in business.

I don’t push my faith on others.

But I am member of the Christian faith community, and Advent means a lot to us. 

I hope you hear my heart today.

Advent is a mindset that can teach us how we approach our next chapter in business.

For those unfamiliar, Advent is a season of expectant waiting and celebration of the birth of Christ — a time to pause, reflect, and anticipate what’s coming next. It’s about looking forward with hope, not just nostalgia.

And honestly? That’s exactly what your Victory Lap Season of business should be all about.

Two Seasons, One Mindset

For the faith community, Advent is a time to ask:

• What are we moving toward?

• How do we ready our hearts (and lives) for what’s next?

• What legacy do we want to leave behind?

For the business community: The Victory Lap Season asks the same questions—just framed differently:

• How do I stay relevant without being in charge?

• What impact do I want to leave?

• How can I enjoy the fruits of my labor while still making a difference?

The common thread? Both seasons are about intentional transition—not just ending well, but beginning anew.

Bob’s Victory Lap: A Case Study in Finishing Well

At 88, Bob — former owner of the oldest funeral home in his state — still makes follow-up calls to grieving families. Why? Because he’s not retired—he’s reassigned.

He passed the baton at 56, stepped back in to nurture the culture, and now lives in his Victory Lap Season with:

• Purpose: Ministering to families in their hardest moments

• Joy: Doing what only he can do (no more operations, just heartwork)

• Legacy: Ensuring the business he built continues to bless others

Here’s the kicker: Bob didn’t quit—he transitioned. And that’s the Advent mindset in action.

Anticipating Your Victory Lap Season Starts Now

This isn’t about age. It’s about awareness. Whether you’re 45 or 65, ask yourself:

1. What’s my “next season” vision? (What excites me more than my current role?)

2. Who needs what I’ve learned? (How can I pour into others?)

3. What legacy do I want to leave? (How will my impact outlast me?)

Advent and the Victory Lap Season both remind us: The end of one thing is the beginning of another—if we’re willing to prepare for it.

Your turn: What’s one thing you’re anticipating in your next season? Hit reply and tell me—I’d love to hear how you’re imagining your Victory Lap.

P.S. The Brattons (from the Wake Stone story) didn’t just sell their business—they shared the wealth with employees who helped build it. That’s the Victory Lap mindset: Finishing well means ensuring others thrive because of your legacy. What’s one way you can do that this season?