From the day we arrive on earth, people place expectations
on us. If we’re fortunate enough to be born into a loving home, your parents
will expect you to grow into a fine, responsible, knowledgeable adult.
When you learn to walk and talk, your parents will hold your
feet to the fire. They’ll make you practice day after day. It might be
frustrating for you at times, but in the end it works out for your good. And it
will advance you toward the goal of becoming a well functioning adult.
Could you imagine what your life would be like if your
mother and father didn’t care about those things?
If you want to grow once you leave the nest, you have to
take some responsibility. You’ll have to weather some pain and discomfort. You
might buck against the difficulty, but you’ll only stunt your own growth. In
times of pain, you have to ask yourself, “Am I willing to pay the price to
become better?” If the answer is “No”,
then the question becomes, “Is this what I really want?”
There are times though when you have to slug through pain to
become better. If it’s really hard, then enlist someone to help. You’ll
probably find someone in your circles that will invest time and energy to help
you become better. If it’s kicking a habit like smoking, find someone who
doesn’t smoke to help you; otherwise, they won’t have the motivation to see you
through. Even better, find a former smoker. When it comes to work improvement,
find a peer if the improvement isn’t of a competitive nature. Otherwise, enlist
a superior to motivate you and provide support. It may be their job anyway. But
if you ask them straight out to help, they’ll probably be glad to.
As with any road, there will be bumps and potholes along the
way. You can go around them, through them, or turn a different direction. The
choice depends on the circumstance, or on how big the pothole is. It’s crucial
to be brutally honest with yourself and your associates here. Otherwise you’ll
miss a great opportunity to make the utmost of the challenge.
Yes, personal growth is hard. But afterward it can be
extremely rewarding, especially if you paid dearly for it.
Do these things and you’ll make the most of life’s
challenges.
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