5 important lessons on personal growth
They say that no man is an island, but when it comes to the process of personal development, the understanding that each of us is responsible for their own personal growth is a fundamental truth. Once this realisation sinks in, you can be ready to follow the path that leads you to the fruition of your goals.
Personal development is not a linear process, bumps and wrong turns are to be expected, along with moments of satisfaction and gratification, especially in the tech industry, where things tend to change fast, and it is not always easy to keep up the pace.
As a tech professional, you know that there is always something new to learn and a next step to be taken. That’s why it is essential to have a clear purpose and a set of rules to keep you on the right path.
Below, you will find 5 tried-and-tested lessons on personal growth to keep in mind:
Never Stop Learning
As Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” Learning is an essential component of any professional’s life and — with the Internet on your disposal — there is no excuse to staying put and be content with what you already know. New knowledge is like a challenge; all you have to do is accept it.
Waste Time on A Job You Don’t Like
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life” were the wise words of Mark Twain. That’s why you need to pause from time to time to think whether your current job really suits your skills and ambition.
Think Like a Leader, Act Like a Student
You are the leader of yourself. You know your strengths and weaknesses better than anyone else. But when it comes to collaborating with others, you need to assume the role of the student. Listen to them, learn something new and share your knowledge.
Be the Product Owner of the most Important Product
And what is this product, you may ask? Yourself, of course! If this way of thinking reminds you a little of Scrum, you are correct. At Agile Actors, we have come up with the scrum-ification of personal development, a framework that uses the Scrum methodology to enhance a tech professional’s growth. And it all starts when you realize that the most important product at your disposal is… yourself!
Don’t Neglect your Personal Life
All work and no play never worked for anyone. Keeping the balance between your professional and personal life is not an easy task and the line between them blurs from time to time. Make sure you take the time to unplug at least once during the day and focus on activities or people that help you relax.
