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Become an Intentional Learner

Become an Intentional Learner

If you focus on goals, you may hit goals—but that doesn’t guarantee growth. If you focus on growth, you will grow and always hit goals.

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Growth Gap Traps

Growth Gap Traps

If you want to make your dreams a reality, you need to keep learning and improving. But many people have false ideas that hold them back from reaching their full potential.

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The Assumption Gap—“I Assume That I Will Automatically Grow”

The Assumption Gap—“I Assume That I Will Automatically Grow”

As children, we grow physically without much effort. However, mental, spiritual, and emotional growth requires active work. We don't automatically become better over time. Instead, we must intentionally focus on improving ourselves. Once we finish school, it's up to us to take charge of our personal development. If we want to make our lives better, we need to consciously strive for growth.

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The Knowledge Gap—“I Don’t Know How to Grow”

The Knowledge Gap—“I Don’t Know How to Grow”

any people learn important things from difficult experiences. But it's often a tough and unpredictable way to learn. Instead of waiting for life to teach you, it's better to decide what you want to achieve, create a plan, and work hard to reach your goals. When you start actively pursuing your dreams, you'll discover more opportunities to grow and find yourself making progress in different areas of your life

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The Mistake Gap—“I’m Afraid of Making Mistakes”

The Mistake Gap—“I’m Afraid of Making Mistakes”

Growing as a person often means making mistakes and admitting you don't have all the answers. It can be difficult, but it's necessary for improvement. If you want to grow intentionally, you need to overcome your fear of making mistakes. Remember that mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow, and they can be a sign that you're on the right path

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The Perfection Gap—“I Have to Find the Best Way Before I Start

The Perfection Gap—“I Have to Find the Best Way Before I Start

The Perfection Gap is the desire to find the perfect way to start a growth plan. However, the reality is that you need to start first to discover the best path. It's like driving at night on an unfamiliar road. You can't see the entire route at once, but as you drive, more of the road becomes visible. Similarly, taking action will reveal the best way forward in your growth journey.

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