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You have to be willing to grow. Growth is different from something that happens to you: You produce it. You live it. The prerequisites for growth are the openness to experience events and the willingness to be changed by them.
Bruce Mau
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Growth requires active engagement and a willingness to change based on experiences.

This quote emphasizes that personal growth is not a passive process; it is something we must actively pursue and create in our lives. It highlights the importance of being open to new experiences and being willing to adapt and change as a result of those experiences, suggesting that growth is an intentional act rather than a mere occurrence in life.

Themes

GrowthChangeExperienceOpennessWillingness

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used during a motivational speech to inspire people to embrace change in their lives.

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