The Growth Space

If you're grateful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. Gratitude is the root of all happiness. Here are 10 pearls of wisdom on "The essence of gratitude" from Thirukkural - an epic Tamil literature. ~thread~

If you have a dream, go after it. If you have an idea or an interest, explore it. If there's something in your life that makes you feel alive and happy, don't let anyone stop you from doing it—even if they think they know better than you do what's good for you!

Taking risks is the only way to grow. But it's also the only way to find out whether or not you're truly capable of something. You might fail, but you'll never know if you don't try.

Good choices make all the difference! If you're trying to decide between two things, ask yourself: - Which one will help me achieve my goals? - Which one will give me more energy? (Or make me feel more tired?) - Which one will help me be happy?

So true! @SahilBloom If you're not balancing your life, it's only a matter of time before things start going wrong. If you're not balancing your diet, the weight will come back on. If you're not balancing your work and play, you'll burn out. Balance is the key to growth.

Failure is a huge part of success. Just like you need to learn how to walk before you can run, you also need to learn how to fail before you can succeed. It's important to remember that when we're dealing with failure, it doesn't make us any less smart—it just makes us human.

Perseverance is key! If you're working on a project, or trying to achieve a goal, remember that it's not going to be easy. You might have to work hard and even fail a few times before you get there. But if you keep going, and never give up, you'll eventually get there.

It's easy to get discouraged when things don't go as planned, but it's important to remember that failure isn't permanent - it's a stepping stone. It as a signpost that points you in the right direction. You might think you're lost, but really, you're just going the wrong way!

The best way to develop a growth mindset? Choose to focus on your strengths and not your weaknesses. When you do this, it will help you build confidence in yourself and your abilities.

It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts. - Ella Fitzgerald

Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want. - Ken Poirot

When angry, withdraw When inspired, create When tired, rest When brave, build When hurt, forgive. - Robin Sharma

Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' - Mary Anne Radmacher

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.' - Muhammad Ali

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. - Max Lucado

You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering, and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas. - Shirley Chisolm

A wise man can learn more from his enemies than a fool from his friends. – Niki Lauda

Fall 7 times, stand up 8. - Anonymous

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

Success never happens overnight. It's always the result of sustained effort for a long period of time, often with no indication that what you are doing is actually working. - Unknown

Someday, you're going to look back at this moment in life and be so glad that you never gave in or gave up. - Kara Goldin