draw a blank
phrase
: to fail to gain a desired object (such as information sought)
also
: to be unable to think of something
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Struggling to compile all five core pursuits is a valuable part of the process, but for those drawing a blank, a simple way to start is to look back over the previous twelve months and list the activities that brought them genuine energy.
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Draw a blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20a%20blank. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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