The True Secret to Growth: It’s Not What You Think

By Segun Makinde

In today's fast-paced world, we often equate personal growth with acquiring new skills, knowledge, and even financial resources.

However, a pivotal realization while chatting with a friend at a coffee shop reshaped my understanding of true growth: it's not just about learning more, but about contributing more.

I realized that the most significant breakthroughs that my friends and I experienced occurred when we shifted our focus from accumulating knowledge to sharing or applying it in ways that benefited/ helped others. Doing this not only deepened our skills and understanding but also fostered a more collaborative, positive, and supportive environment.

Here are three key points to consider if you want to begin your journey of personal growth:

1. Leverage Existing Skills: Use your current expertise to uplift others. This not only reinforces your knowledge but also strengthens your network and community.
2. Create Impact: Aim to make a tangible difference in your team or community. Contribution-focused growth leads to more meaningful achievements.
3. Foster a Culture of Giving: Encouraging a contribution mindset within your organization can lead to increased innovation and collaboration.

By prioritizing contribution over mere personal advancement, we unlock a deeper, more fulfilling path to success. This shift not only enhances our growth, but also positively impacts those around us.

Call to Action: How you can shift from a growth-centric approach to a contribution-centric one in your personal or professional life? Something to think about.

To your success!