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Bob Dylan: Reinventing Yourself
Beating Plateaus
There is always room to improve. Remaining versatile to the idea that you can create a new identity by mixing and matching with something else, you can bypass plateaus.
Throughout his career, Bob Dylan would go on to produce songs with a touch of everything. He explored because he had to. When he injured his hand, he focused more on songwriting. When he was struggling with his aging voice, he completely reinvented how he made sounds.
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Reinventing yourself
Bob Dylan is an iconic figure in 20th-century culture. His career has now spanned more than six decades. With his poetic music, he has shaped movements and genres, and he has done so while staying relevant throughout.
His secret comes down to knowing that to live is to grow and to grow is to reinvent yourself when circumstances demand.
Development Beyond Success
A meaningful achievement is often the byproduct of a commitment to developing yourself. It is a willingness to try new things for the sake of growth and fun.
In the mid-1960s, right after Bob Dylan was at the height of his newfound fame, he chose to switch up his sound and added an electric guitar to the mix. Rather than exploiting his existing success, he changed gears. This change would be one of the reasons for his longevity.
Fluid Identity
There is no such thing as a static identity. Like children, adults go through different stages of development. We all grow in various ways, and so do our understanding of who we are.
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How to change your mindset
The 3 steps to encourage a change in mindset:
- Observe your mindset.
- Challenge your beliefs
- Build a “growth” muscle.
Observe your mindset
Notice if you rush to conclusions about fundamental abilities:
- Do you tell yourself that you’re no good at a particular task, so there’s no point attempting it ?
- Do you believe that success in certain kinds of activities are reserved for people who are naturally gifted?
- Do you worry that if you try your hardest and fail at something, you’ll be exposed as “no good”?
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Make space to create meaning
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Provide the right amount of structure
Formal employee programs and activities, such as rotational opportunities, innovation labs, reverse mentoring and milestone experiences, can help employees build deeper, more diverse relationships while promoting growth.
Build strong teams
Deepening relationships is a key source of fulfillment.
Shared experiences help employees come together in ways that build meaningful connections and trust. Activities that provide a common purpose — such as an escape room game or a hackathon — are especially effective.
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