At a recent seminar given by Filson Thomas of Archegos Coaching, we learned about the Law of Intentionality. I, personally, am committed to lifelong learning and growth. My one, over reaching goal and value is to be better tomorrow than I am today. Better to me means, more skilled, more knowledgeable, a better communicator, more focused, better at relationships and ultimately happier. Filson pointed out that for many, growth stopped after graduating from school. 
For true success you need to continue to grow as the world and circumstances change. I love the quote, ‘You may be on the right track but if you don’t keep moving you will get run over.” To me, growth is an imperative. My calendar is color coded and if I don’t see some light green time blocks I know I am not committing to my growth goals.
I know that to INTENTIONALLY grow, I need to do it every day. I have to think like a learner, realizing that there is something to take away from everyone I meet, every situation I am in, every book I read. Intentional growth takes perseverance. It takes hard work. A couple of the benefits are that I will be ready for opportunities. I will learn BEFORE I make a mistake. Accidental growth is waiting for growth to come instead of reaching for is. Accidental growth depends on luck. I PREPARE to be lucky. Another quote..I love quotes…”The harder I work, the luckier I get.”.
I think others don’t actively search out growth opportunities because they are afraid of failure: afraid of hard work; afraid of challenging old ideas; afraid of being uncomfortable; afraid of what others might say or think. They assume that they will grow automatically. They rationalize by thinking that the timing is not right. They are afraid of making mistakes and not being as good as others.
So my challenge to you is to commit to INTENTIONAL growth. Identify the areas you want to grow in personally and then seek out the resources to help you. Growth is not a destination, it is a journey. I will never be the best at anything, but if it matters to me I will improve and be better tomorrow than I am today. One of my learning goals is to be a better communicator with my clients, friends and family. Always I want to be a better dancer. Stop thinking like a victim and start to think like a learner.