Without difficulties, life would be like a stream without rocks and curves – about as interesting as concrete. Without problems, there can be no personal growth, no group achievement, no progress of humanity. But what mattes about problems is what one does with them.
Solid character will reflect itself in consistent behavior, while poor character will seek to hide behind deceptive words and actions.
You must decide if you are going to rob the world or bless it with the rich, valuable, potent, untapped resources locked away within you.
Accountability is essential to personal growth, as well as team growth. How can you improve if you’re never wrong? If you don’t admit a mistake and take responsibility for it, you’re bound to make the same one again.
If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play well. If you play well, they pay well.
I surround myself with authentic and loving people who share my journey of personal growth and awakening.
Mediocrity is not worth the trip.
Don’t waste your time chasing butterflies. Mend your garden, and the butterflies will come.
I define success by personal growth; if you don’t continue to grow, you can’t continue to succeed.
Personal growth doesn’t occur without effort. The effort is one of recognizing your own power, and taking ownership and responsibility for your own development.
Life is a never ending journey of reaching out of our comfort zone. We can always reach new levels.
So never be embarrassed by mistakes, rather, be thankful for them, because they always present an opportunity for personal growth.
This is why we seek personal growth – to be free from the pain we cause ourselves, to make better choices, to feel better about who we are becoming, to act more confidently in social situations, and to unleash our full creativity and contributions into the world in order to make our highest difference. Gaining Personal Freedom in this sense is letting go of any self-doubt and self-loathing and allowing ourselves permission to be our unique, powerful, authentic selves.
The natural ups and downs of life can either generate personal growth or create personal fears. Which of these dominates is completely dependent upon how we view change.
Self-esteem is important because it sets up a powerful cycle of personal growth and willingness to take risks.
Review is essential to evaluation, which is essential to progress.
People don’t expect perfection, but they do appreciate when they see leaders who sincerely try to improve and ask for help in areas where they might be weak. You don’t have to be good at everything to lead, but the best leaders are honest about where they need assistance, working to fill in those gaps, while also taking action and responsibility for areas of personal growth.
The most profound personal growth does not happen while reading a book or meditating. It happens in the throes of conflict, when you are angry, afraid, frustrated. It happens when you are doing the same old thing and you suddenly realize that you have a choice.
Friends, personal growth is supposed to be personal. It’s not one size fits all. It has to be customized to you and the way you learn best, or it’s never going to stick. Be strict about your goal but flexible in how you get there.
When people around you do not support your personal growth and reinvention, it doesn’t mean you are on the wrong path or that you have to listen to them. Just because someone continues to judge you from where you were doesn’t mean you have to stay there.