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…if we avoid the discomfort of learning techniques that don’t come easily to us, we limit our own growth.
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031 |
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When discomfort is a signal of progress, you don’t want to run away from it. You want to keep stumbling toward it to continue growing.
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034 |
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You don’t need to get comfortable before you can practice your skills. Your comfort grows as you practice your skills.
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041 |
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Improving depends not on the quality of information you seek out, but the quality of the information you take in. Growth is less about how hard you work than how well you learn.
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044 |
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Learning is more likely when people are reactive and growth oriented. Responding with an eye toward improvement makes people moldable, like clay.
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050 |
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Tolerating flaws isn’t just something novices need to do – it’s part of becoming an expert and continuing to gain mastery. The more you grow, the better you know which flaws are acceptable.
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065 |
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Extensive evidence shows that it’s having high personal standards, not pursuing perfection, that fuels growth.
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073 |
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Too often, it feels like our mistakes pile up, while our accomplishments disappear. With the right support at the right moments, we can overcome obstacles to growth.
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085 |
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Considerable evidence shows that studying with knowledgeable colleagues is good for growth.
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133 |
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Progress is not only reflected in the peaks you reach – it’s also visible in the valleys you cross. Resilience is a form of growth.
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147 |
