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I Learned This the Hard Way — Same Patterns, New Driver

2026-10-08 · Dennis J. Ackman

I LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY.

There was a time in my life when I thought changing my circumstances would change me.

Different job. Different people. Different excuse. Same patterns.

Eventually I had to face a truth I didn’t want to hear: Wherever I went, I took me with me.

Jesus didn’t just change where I was headed. He started changing the man behind the wheel.

That’s still the work today.

Tell the truth. Own what is mine. Stay in my lane. Get right before I roll. Take the next right step.

I’m not finished. But thank God I’m not the man I used to be.

If you’re tired of going in circles, maybe the first step isn’t changing everything around you. Maybe it’s getting honest about what needs to change in you.

If this hits home, share it with somebody who needs another mile today.

Original GRDR Facebook post: https://facebook.com/122140672065076219/posts/122140842687076219

Get Right To Do Right by Dennis J. Ackman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCCMKYJB

Patterns by Dennis J. Ackman: https://link.amazon/B04SERXrV

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