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Have you ever thought purposefully about how you are growing in your career?
by Drew Robbins
3 min read
Grow With Purpose
Growth is not just about waiting for a promotion or the next big opportunity. It often starts in small, uncomfortable moments.
Growth is not just about waiting for a promotion or the next big opportunity. It often starts in small, uncomfortable moments—a project you have never done before, a request for honest feedback, or a chance to speak up in a meeting when your heart is racing. Most people feel nervous when these moments appear. Some wonder if they are ready, but the real difference comes from those who take the step anyway.
What happens next is rarely perfect. There might be awkwardness or mistakes, but each time you lean in, you learn something new about yourself. You might discover a skill you did not know you had or gain a confidence you never expected. The more you practice stepping into discomfort, the easier it becomes to say yes the next time. Your career opens up in ways you never imagined.
Growth with purpose is rarely comfortable. It requires facing feedback that stings, wrestling with setbacks, and finding the nerve to stretch into new roles or skills before feeling fully ready.
— When No One's Keeping Score
What is one uncomfortable step you could take this week that might open a new door for you?
Try This
Say yes to something that makes you nervous, even if you do not feel fully ready.
Notice What Happens
Pay attention to what you learn or how your confidence shifts.
Share or Reflect
When did a small risk lead you somewhere unexpected?
Keep Going
Every time you choose growth over comfort, you expand what is possible next.
If this resonates, please share with your network so others can grow with purpose.
