Is Personal Growth Important?

I have often had to answer that question, is personal Growth important?

That question may sound out of place to you or may even sound rhetorical to you. But, you may have also heard someone ask that question, or you may have asked that question yourself, probably without knowing.

One day during one of my coaching sessions with a client, he looked at me and asked, “but Sir Vic, is Personal Growth really important for me to achieve success?”

Frankly, that question set me aback because this was someone who sent me a mail requesting that I coach him for one week. We had had our preliminary discussions and we agreed on how the session was to go.

I had expected that for him to have booked for a session with me means he recognises the place and importance of Personal Growth in his life. But, there he was, asking that million-dollar question which many others have asked in times past.

Sadly, so long the earth remains, the question “Is Personal Growth Important?” will always be asked by many.

Do you know why?

The journey of Personal Growth is not an easy one. Many will always run away from it because of the demands of it. Personal Growth demands a whole lot from you as an individual, whether your desire is to better manage yourself for increased productivity or to become a better leader of your team, the demands will always appear taxing.

Humans naturally cherish their comfort and may not accept anything coming in to disrupt their comfort. And that is one of the main things Personal Growth endeavours do in your life as an individual. They disrupt your comfort and if you are not one that possess a Growth mindset you may loathe such an idea.

The good thing about it all is that when you finally decide to fulfil the demands of Personal Growth, it will no longer take long before you will begin to enjoy the gains of your efforts.

Personal Growth is one investment area that you receive your dividends almost immediately as you are investing. These dividends come in different degrees and time. And they continue to come in for as long you are alive and you are consistently keeping on at it.

…important aspect of human existence.

Personal Growth is a very important aspect of human existence.  If you must become better in all you do, both for yourself as an individual and for others, you must be one that sees Personal Growth not as an option but as a necessary aspect of your life.

How you see and regard Personal Growth is very much important as it affects how you go about the various activities that go with Personal Growth.

Take for instance, one who desires to build up his six-pack figure will have to learn to see the gym as a necessary place to be, if not everyday, at least once a week. Every young man with a six-pack figure understands that it is not wished for. A six-pack figure is worked out through hours and days of tiring weightlifting and all other necessary exercises.

Personal Growth is not just for Leaders

Many believe that Personal Growth is for Leaders of groups, corporations and organisations. As shallow as that thinking may be, I would like you to understand this, personal growth is for every one of us so long you are a human.

In fact, I believe that every one individual is a Leader. Myles Munroe of blessed memories spoke and wrote extensively on this belief. If you are yet to read any of his books on that subject, I recommend you get yourself a copy of one of his books, titled The Spirit of Leadership.

In conclusion

The importance of Personal Growth can never be overemphasized. Yes, starting off on it may seem difficult but with commitment, dedication and discipline, you will soon begin to enjoy the various Personal Growth tasks.

“Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not. When I see a person beginning to separate themselves from the pack, it’s almost always due to personal growth.”

―John C. Maxwell

So, if you are yet to get started on it, please do. There are several benefits you stand to gain by starting off on it.