If you have read a good number of motivational books I’m quite certain that you have come across the story of the Chinese bamboo tree and how it is often used by motivational speakers as a case study for patience, perseverance and persistence.       The Chinese bamboo tree is one of the most interesting trees in the world, aside the fact that it has so many incredible uses and unique feautures, the most fascinating thing about this tree, is it’s growth process.   Before I share it…..let me vent…. We live in a quick-fix society driven by instant gratification. We get frustrated if we have to wait 1…

Most people put growth on the back burner, and if they do grow, it happens accidentally instead of intentionally. Take a look at your calendar for the next twelve months. How much time have you specifically scheduled for personal growth? If you’re like most people, your answer will be none. To be honest i have never given much thought to growth, i use to think growth was automatic but i have come to realize that asides from my physical growth, any other growth i will ever record would have to be intentional. Growth is something everyone desires. we want to grow in our jobs, in our businesses, in our relationships,…