Ever wonder why growth sometimes feels like two steps forward and one step back? Do you wish the results of your efforts could last longer, and be easier?

At Watz Productivity, we believe two growth maxims are always at play.

1) Growth is always awkward, anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional

And doing awkward things is draining. This is why taking advantage of how you are wired is so critical. If we invest into our strengths — the areas where we perform best for the least amount of effort — we get the energy we need to endure the ups and downs of new growth pursuits.

2) Important growth follows a sequence to be sustainable

In order to have long term growth that lasts, leaders have three domains to master: first self, then key relationships, then strategic partnerships. Without a balanced focus on each domain, results can be volatile or frustrating — for you and those you influence.
It’s easy to blame others for why we aren’t more productive or effective, rather than taking courage to focus on what we can do differently, and where extra effort is needed.

How much time and effort do you allocate across the three domains per week on average? Is this working well for you?