Lifetime Growth

by Robert Stuberg

Have you ever stopped to consider what it takes to keep growing as a human being? It?s an interesting subject to be sure.

When I talk about growth, what I?m really talking about is our ability to stay enthusiastic, motivated, alert, receptive, and happy. In other words, to resist the status quo of growing old by continuing to learn, change, and adapt.

It's not really all that difficult to stay growing but it does require developing some habits that most people never think about.

For example, to stay growing you need to continually set new goals for yourself. You need to focus on making your future bigger than your past.

You also need to continue learning and expanding your awareness. Life is an exciting school for those who are seeking growth.

Another important factor is focusing on your contribution rather than your rewards. When we start to turn our mind to our rewards in the form of money, recognition, and opportunities, we tend to lose site of what creates those rewards.

It's like getting caught up in the applause and forgetting that only great performances receive applause. So if we want more applause, we better concentrate on providing an even better show in the future.

Gratitude is an obvious component of growth. Without gratitude, our lives can spiral down quickly. Learning to be thankful for what you already have is the key to opening the next door to more opportunity.

Lastly, it's important to think about your enjoyment and happiness. The quickest way to grow old is to work all of the time. Creating an extraordinary life requires play. And those who learn to play at their work are the most fortunate of all.


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