Growth, to me, is much more than just progress you can measure.
We’re all familiar with the idea of growth in tangible terms – financial growth, career advancement, business scaling – essentially, an increase in something visible or measurable.
We also know about the growth mindset, a concept popularized by psychologist Carol Dweck, which is the belief that abilities, talents, and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. In contrast, a fixed mindset assumes that these traits are static and unchangeable.
For me personally, growth begins with strengthening my belief in myself – trusting that I can evolve through consistent effort and by trying new things. It means being open to learning, even when things don’t go as planned.
Growth also shows up in how I respond when my biggest decisions go wrong. It’s about being willing to reflect, extract lessons, and move forward. To me, re-framing failure is a key part of growth – recognizing that stepping back is not the same as a setback.
A major shift in my own journey has been learning to stop comparing myself to others. Instead of feeling lesser, I’ve started seeing others’ success as inspiration, not competition.
Growth means not shying away from challenges, but facing them with a mindset anchored in my values and a belief that I’ll figure things out. It’s not about always being confident – it’s about being willing.
There’s no shortcut to growth. But I’ve found it’s contagious. Surrounding myself with people who live and think with a growth mindset has made a real difference.
And sometimes, growth doesn’t look like movement. The same bank balance. The same role. The same work. The same people. On the surface, it may feel like nothing’s changed. But true growth is internal – it’s about how I interpret experiences, setbacks, and success. That shift in perspective is what growth really looks like for me.
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