{"id":25792,"date":"2021-06-30T03:13:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T03:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/?p=25792"},"modified":"2021-06-29T03:14:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T03:14:09","slug":"develop-growth-mindset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/develop-growth-mindset\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerful strategies to help you develop a growth mindset to advance in your career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a growth mindset has never been more important in today\u2019s fast-changing world. We wake up to constant changes and new challenges every day and we must learn to keep up or risk falling behind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we dive into what a growth mindset is, how it helps you adapt to changes, and how to develop this mindset to succeed in life.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/develop-growth-mindset\/#What_is_a_growth_mindset\" title=\"What is a growth mindset?\">What is a growth mindset?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/develop-growth-mindset\/#How_to_develop_a_growth_mindset\" title=\"How to develop a growth mindset\">How to develop a growth mindset<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/develop-growth-mindset\/#Take_on_new_challenges\" title=\"Take on new challenges\">Take on new challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/develop-growth-mindset\/#Learn_to_adopt_a_positive_attitude\" title=\"Learn to adopt a positive attitude\">Learn to adopt a positive attitude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/develop-growth-mindset\/#Develop_tenacity\" title=\"Develop tenacity\">Develop tenacity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/develop-growth-mindset\/#Ask_for_constructive_feedback\" title=\"Ask for constructive feedback\">Ask for constructive feedback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/develop-growth-mindset\/#Enjoy_the_process\" title=\"Enjoy the process\">Enjoy the process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/butlermag.com\/develop-growth-mindset\/#Cultivate_self-acceptance_and_self-approval\" title=\"Cultivate self-acceptance and self-approval\">Cultivate self-acceptance and self-approval<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_growth_mindset\"><\/span><b>What is a growth mindset?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be wondering: What exactly is a growth mindset?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a growth mindset believe that they can improve and develop competency through hard work and dedication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the contrary, those with a fixed mindset see their intelligence and skills as fixed qualities that cannot be changed. They believe that their qualities are things that they are born with and cannot be improved upon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_develop_a_growth_mindset\"><\/span><b>How to develop a growth mindset<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing a growth mindset isn\u2019t going to be a walk in the park. But doing so will definitely be worth the time and effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some practical tips on how to develop this mindset:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_on_new_challenges\"><\/span><b>Take on new challenges<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"684\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C513&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1367&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/surface-V_JGp9lnojw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25793 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"woman writing on a notebook\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/V_JGp9lnojw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people have a deep-rooted fear of failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, an important part of developing a growth mindset is to take on new challenges and embrace them as fruitful learning opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to do this is to experiment with your approach to each challenge, reflect on your mistakes, and learn to be patient; try to remind yourself that you\u2019re one step closer to becoming better at whatever you\u2019re doing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_to_adopt_a_positive_attitude\"><\/span><b>Learn to adopt a positive attitude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533.jpg?resize=1024%2C641&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"641\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C641&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C188&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C481&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C962&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1283&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-pixabay-327533-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25798 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Person in suit showing thumbs up\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-of-human-hand-327533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a fixed mindset tend to harbour negative attitudes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re someone who is pessimistic and adopts a no-can-do attitude, it\u2019s time to purge these thoughts from your mind now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopting a positive attitude can help you to stay optimistic in the face of challenges and difficulty, helping you to accelerate your growth and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Develop_tenacity\"><\/span><b>Develop tenacity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25802\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ronnie-overgoor-EdKCckXXRCI-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goals tag\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ronnie-overgoor-EdKCckXXRCI-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ronnie-overgoor-EdKCckXXRCI-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ronnie-overgoor-EdKCckXXRCI-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ronnie-overgoor-EdKCckXXRCI-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ronnie-overgoor-EdKCckXXRCI-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ronnie-overgoor-EdKCckXXRCI-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ronnie-overgoor-EdKCckXXRCI-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/EdKCckXXRCI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenacity is a trait that\u2019s driven by your persistence, resilience, and determination to achieve a goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a growth mindset tend to be tenacious. They\u2019re resolute and determined and are unstoppable until they reach their goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some things you can do to build tenacity:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a crystal clear vision of what you want to achieve<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn from your mistakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay positive in the face of adversity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surround yourself with tenacious people<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_for_constructive_feedback\"><\/span><b>Ask for constructive feedback<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25805\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/john-schnobrich-FlPc9_VocJ4-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"people having discussion and pointing to laptop screen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/john-schnobrich-FlPc9_VocJ4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/john-schnobrich-FlPc9_VocJ4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/john-schnobrich-FlPc9_VocJ4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/john-schnobrich-FlPc9_VocJ4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/john-schnobrich-FlPc9_VocJ4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/john-schnobrich-FlPc9_VocJ4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/FlPc9_VocJ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fostering a growth mindset involves proactively seeking objective and constructive feedback from your peers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u201cgrowth mindset\u201d person views mistakes as a learning opportunity. They don\u2019t take criticism personally and use the feedback to improve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being open to feedback also motivates you to perform better, helping you to formulate more effective decisions at work to deliver better results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_the_process\"><\/span><b>Enjoy the process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.webp 300w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.webp 2048w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.webp 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brooke-cagle-JBwcenOuRCg-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2160&ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25808 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Woman smiling while holding a tablet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/JBwcenOuRCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While enjoying success feels great, it\u2019s not the main reason why we\u2019re pursuing growth and development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results are more often than not, fleeting, and people who are fixated on the results usually find that their progress stalls; they don&#8217;t know what to focus on and what to do next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we learn how to enjoy the process, we learn how to appreciate the effort put into learning. This allows us to find joy in what we\u2019re doing and grow more as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultivate_self-acceptance_and_self-approval\"><\/span><b>Cultivate self-acceptance and self-approval<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25810\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-789822.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"woman in white blazer smiling while holding digital tablet\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-789822-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-789822-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-789822-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-789822-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-789822-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/butlermag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-789822-scaled.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-in-white-blazer-holding-tablet-computer-789822\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pexel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking approval from others can hinder you from developing a growth mindset. 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