By Katie Vrajich

The day after college graduation could have marked the beginning of the end for me—death by tedium.

You see, I’ve always been a high achiever. School came naturally, and I thrived on the sense of accomplishment that came from earning good grades. I worked hard—constantly—with one clear goal: graduate from college. And then... I did.

I was pregnant with our first son at the time, and since we had always agreed that I’d stay home with our children, I didn’t pursue a job. Instead, I stepped into my new role as a full-time domestic engineer.

Becoming a mother was amazing and thrilling—I had so much to learn and adjust to. But by the time my son was about six months old, the monotony started creeping in. I loved being with him, and I was genuinely content in my role—but as a person, I felt stuck. Stagnant. Numb.

I did everything I knew to do: I went to church, read my scriptures, set goals, exercised… but that dull, gray “blah” feeling never really left me.

Then I discovered Leslie’s work. I read The Jackrabbit Factor, and everything changed—immediately. I started implementing the principles the same day I finished reading.

The question “What do you want?” stopped me in my tracks. It was beautiful… and so foreign. I genuinely didn’t know. I had been living as if what I wanted didn’t matter anymore. I couldn’t even identify my desires—but I was determined to figure it out.

A few days into what I now call my jackrabbit journey, I walked into our dingy little apartment’s living room to tell my husband something. I got to the side of the couch—and was suddenly overcome with such intense joy and gratitude that I physically dropped to my knees. I burst into tears, compelled to kneel right there and thank God for what He’d given me.

What was it that moved me so deeply?

Progress. Forward progress—as a person.

That moment was everything. And it made me realize the truth behind the Law of Rhythm. Life has natural rhythms—ups, downs, and everything in between. The joy I felt wasn’t just from being “up”—it came from the change in direction. Even a shift from a flat plateau to an upward swing can feel absolutely invigorating. That’s the gift of contrast: without the down, we wouldn’t recognize or fully feel the upswing.

That night changed me. The feeling I had was worth every second of those 18 months of tedium. Since then, I’ve had more plateaus and pauses in growth, and I’ve learned to appreciate them. Because when the progress kicks in again, the shift is exhilarating. Each awakening lifts me higher than the one before.

And here’s what’s powerful: this awareness is a tool. When life looks bleak or stuck, you can be excited. Why? Because an upswing is coming—and the more you watch for it with joy and faith, the faster it arrives.

Rhythm isn’t just inevitable—it’s essential. It’s what makes life fun.

To progress.
To rhythm.
To success!

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