Today, we’re talking about something relevant for all of us, whether we realize it or not–GROWTH.
How’s yours?
Is your growth vibrant? Or perhaps stagnant?
Maybe you don’t really know what I mean by “growth”.
Of course, you can define it in any way that works for you. For me, growth is more easily defined by other descriptors–growth is increasing, advancing, deepening, broadening, expanding, maximizing.
What words work for you?
To be a little more “brainy”, growth has to do with two words– “actual” (what is) and “potential” (what could be). To grow, then, is to move progressively from your actual (current state) and further into your potential (future state).
What does this means, practically? Think of IMPROVEMENT–for example, personal improvement or professional improvement.
When these improvements happen, that’s when you’re experiencing growth.
Why Growth Matters
Most people aren’t pursuing any kind of growth, any kind of improvement.
Here are a few reasons to always be pursuing growth of some kind, in some area. There are more reasons than these, but these will get us moving in the right direction.
1–we’re “wired” for growth and mastery. This is more philosophical, and has to do with the nature of humanity and who we are as people. There’s not enough room to get into this now, but we are designed to grow. It is “baked into” our DNA that we grow. We’re SUPPOSED to be growing!
2–we are happiest, most fulfilled, and most fully engaged in life when we’re growing and pursuing growth.
3–when we are growing, our capacity is expanding, and we are able to contain and experience more of life (what “more” means depends on what area of growth we’re talking about).
4–life is more interesting when we’re growing (because of #3).
5–we are building greater resilience when we’re growing. Resilience has to do with our ability to make optimal adjustments to changing conditions.
6–related to previously mentioned, life becomes a greater adventure the more we grow and expand.
7–on a professional level, we may become more marketable and valuable to the “world of work” when we grow.
8–people around you will appreciate your growth. A better, improved “you” only benefits those around you. Not that every increment of growth is noticeable–at first. But eventually it is. People appreciate a more enriched you. And those that don’t, oh well. Perhaps your growth will raise the bar for them, inspiring them to move forward!
What about you? Do you have any to add to my list? Shoot me an email–share the knowledge!