By - Dr. Charlene Bolton

NL # 25 – Growth Gap. Personal Growth is a Process. Develop a Plan to Control Your Thoughts.

Thought #1 – Growth Gap.

The difference between your current level of personal development and your growth potential is your growth gap. The most important step in closing the gap is to identify which beliefs and habits caused it.

Thought #2 – Personal Growth is a Process.

Growth is a slow process. You don’t usually see the day-to-day effects of nutrition on the growth of an infant into an adult, the growth is over a period of time. It is similar with personal growth because you won’t see the immediate effects of your reading, learning, mentoring or coaching. However, if you are consistent with your growth, you will experience positive effects in your communication, leadership, attitude and relationships.

Thought #3 – Develop a Plan to Control Your Thoughts

Your thoughts of inadequacy, self-doubt and fear won’t disappear on their own. Commit to developing a plan to control your thoughts because they can sneak up on you in the most inopportune moments and stop you right in your tracks.

Quote for the Week

Our growth is stored up before it shows up. 

-John C. Maxwell, International Maxwell Conference, March 2023

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Reflection Questions

  • What is preventing you from reaching your potential?
  • Ask a trusted friend to identify the things that are preventing you from reaching your potential. Are your answers similar to or different from theirs?
  • What can you do today to overcome at least one of the things identified by you or your friend?