{"id":36118,"date":"2019-05-08T16:26:16","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T21:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.earthkind.com\/?p=36118"},"modified":"2019-05-08T16:26:16","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T21:26:16","slug":"5-questions-you-need-to-ask-yourself-on-the-path-to-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kariwarbergblock.com\/5-questions-you-need-to-ask-yourself-on-the-path-to-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself on the Path to Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, I have the great honor of visiting world class female athletes as they come together for the first Women Shred bike festival in the Ozarks.\u00a0At the same time, the Bentonville Film Festival<\/a> will be happening, championing inclusion in all forms of media.<\/p>\n

\"\"My company, EarthKind, was asked to participate in this event, along with Clif Bar and other like-minded businesses. I\u2019m bubbling with joy to support women with big goals, and eager for the opportunity to protect these high-performance athletes from the distractions of biting insects<\/a> on the OZ trail.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lately, I\u2019ve been thinking deeply about what makes some of us go hard for the prize, while others stay in their comfort zone?\u00a0It\u2019s true that the decisions we make and the actions we take today are what creates our tomorrows. Wouldn\u2019t you agree?\u00a0<\/p>\n

For those of us who want to live with purpose, pursue dreams, and find deep meaning in our lives, this blog is for you.\u00a0I share this picture alongside, because it\u2019s the closest thing I\u2019ve ever seen to show what we go through on the path to growth, both personally and professionally.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the top 5 questions that can lead us from the left to the right; from comfort zone to growth zone.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. What can I learn from this?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s true that it takes 2000 hours of practice to become an expert at something. There are no shortcuts. We can\u2019t expect there to be. What we learn today will help us tomorrow. One step at a time, gets us there. \u00a0If you have any doubt about what\u2019s possible, check out these amazing ladies at Women Shred<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    1. What\u2019s great about this problem?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Face it, problems can either be seen a setback, or as a set-up for a comeback. It\u2019s all how we think about it. The bikers here this week didn\u2019t see their early \u2018crash and burn\u2019 failures as obstacles, they saw them as a beautifully painful opportunity to learn and grow, getting them closer to the prize.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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      1. What is not perfect yet?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        John Ruskin says that, \u201cWhen love and skill work together, we can expect a masterpiece.\u201d When I say perfection, I\u2019m talking about the masterpiece you are working on, whether that\u2019s living your purpose 100% of the time, or pursuing your dreams, or building a company that manifests your vision. Again, there are no shortcuts here. The masterpiece is a work in progress. What it looked like at 10 is far different than what it looks like at 30 or 60.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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        1. What am I willing to do to make it the way I want it?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Calvin Coolidge observed that \u201cNothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not, genius will not, adulation will not, persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

          Whether you realize it or not, you\u2019re up to the challenge of anything, if you persevere. And with God\u2019s help, that\u2019s exactly what you\u2019ll do. You\u2019ll persevere. The most successful people always say: \u201cJust keep going!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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          1. What am I not willing to do to make it the way I want it?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Letting go of the old to make room for the new requires creating new habits. Did you know it takes weeks to create a new habit? Whether that\u2019s giving up time each week to work on your bike skills or selling everything you owned to start a business like I did, it all takes intention. New research says learning new habits takes even longer today with the many distractions we face, leading to an average 3 second attention span.\u00a0<\/p>\n

            \"\"Find Joy on Your Journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            The chances of you being born you are 1 in 400 trillion. Think about that for a minute; kind of changes things, doesn\u2019t it? Knowing I am a miracle certainly helps me keep an attitude of gratitude and look for joy in the everyday moments.<\/p>\n

            A funny thing happened to me a few years back when I decided to make a conscious effort to find joy in every moment.\u00a0I suddenly and unexpectedly began to experience joy. Not as a thing outside myself, but rather as a reward for listening to my heart as much as my mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n

            Please share your comments to add to the discussion here for seeking growth and going for your dreams. In appreciation of all the contented achievers out there. It\u2019s not easy to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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