5 Mandatory Rules to Achieve Growth

Rules aren't for everyone!

These are for those who desire growth, wealth, and impact in their lives.

Analyzing the people who have achieved growth, I found something common among them. Routines and rules are part of their lives. I will share 5 mandatory rules for growth in this edition.

5 Growth Rules

(1) Speak Less

You have to develop a habit of speaking less. Do you know that most successful people and thought leaders don't talk so much? They say when it is asked. Speaking less does not mean they don't have answers, they don't want to get criticised, or they don't want to share opinions.

Speaking less means "Speak only what is needed to explain concepts, answer questions, or clarify queries." 

I had a habit of over-explanation. My mentor pointed out this and explained, "Vibha, you don't need to validate everything with lots of words; speak with confidence; in fewer words, you will be able to connect with anyone and explain anything." I applied this, and it worked for me.

(2) Listen More

You have to become a pro and active listener for your growth. Listening is an art. You must invest time, energy, and effort into learning an art. Practice is mandatory.

No matter how much you learn, you won't achieve your goals if you don't exercise.

I was a good listener because of my first job, "professor" where you must listen to your students. I became an active listener when I started interacting with people online because I understood that you need to understand the language of the speaker with whom you are speaking.

(3) Develop Focus

Focus is the cornerstone of growth. You must develop a focus to get things done required for your development, goal attainment, and dream fulfilment. Getting a position among successful people would be difficult without a focus. High Focused is a common characteristic among these people.

I ignored to understand the concept of focus even after doing things with discipline. I realised the idea of focus when I found the values of goals, vision, and mission in life. Focus means to find one activity and give your full time, attention, and emotions to complete that activity. Doing this allows you to prioritise your tasks and finish on time quickly. 

(4) Keen Observation

You have to observe everything around you whenever you are doing something, whenever you are speaking with someone, whenever you are roaming around the city. Simply put, "observe the surroundings and people around you."

This observation will assist you in understanding what's going on in your industry and how other people think and responds. And also, observe yourself once you watch others. Your self-awareness will take you up the success ladder.

I have been a keen observer for a long time. I developed this skill after failing many times. Now, I can read people's eyes, surroundings, and what's going on in their minds. It did not happen in one day. You must keep patience, face failures, and make mistakes to read the eyes of others.

(5) Be a Lifelong Learner

You often hear standard advice from people who have achieved success and growth in their life - "always ready to learn". It is true, and it works. Making an impact depends on your ability to learn anything.

I love to learn from places whenever I go. I love to learn from people irrespective of age, gender, and profession. I don't miss any opportunity to learn from a resource aligned with my values, expertise, and goals.

Final Thoughts

It is tough to achieve growth without setting rules and following them in life. 

I always set boundaries and followed the rules. Although sometimes, I break them for my friends and those I admire.

These rules are driving me to achieve growth and become the best version.

Do you have rules? If yes, share and don't forget to share your thoughts in a comment after reading.

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Your Vibrant Friend

Vibha Soni😊

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