Evaluation Series III: PERSONAL GROWTH

Good day friends! In the last part, we moved this Vehicle of Evaluations round the business/career arena. I hope that we have taken the necessary steps and resolutions we need to.

In this part, we shall consider the need to evaluate our PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
It is expedient to rehash John Wooden’s words: “Without self-evaluation, failure is inevitable”. Again, I need to tell you that I’m not a personal development coach in a good degree, but I love to pay attention to anything linked to personal development. I hope you’ll find some insights as I drive this session.

There are two ways to evaluate one’s personal growth: through observers and through self-evaluation. I strongly that you employ ways.

Get some people who know you very well and whose sense of judgment you can trust. Get them to give you their assessment of your personal growth so far this year. You don’t necessarily have to swallow all their comments, as some of them may employ flattery while some may be overly critical. The way of the observers is useful for managing perceptions.

That is exactly why you need to do self-evaluation. The way of self-evaluation is useful for managing our sense of self. Let’s take these SEVEN “how far?” QUESTIONS as they’ll guide us…

1. How far with COMMITMENT?

The way to grow is by growing. There are no two ways about it. How would you rate your level of commitment to whatever you have set your mind on? How committed are you to valuable relationships and life’s endeavours? Your level of commitment plays a big role on your personal growth.

2. How far with BEHAVIOURS?

It is quite appalling when I hear people say, “this is me, take me as I am”, especially when it refers to an unaccepted pattern of behaviour. Some people have pinned their excesses and inadequacies on their temperaments, and they are apathetic towards improvement. I honestly think it’s high time you stopped rubbing faeces on people’s faces and expect them to always stay around.

3. How far with LEARNING?

One way to improve one’s personal growth is by reading good books. Reading is like food to the mind. Books are the gym of the mind. I am not one of those who will give you a minimum number of books you must read in a year. However, I want you to assess your investment into consuming valuable contents either online/offline, books, TVs programmes, documentaries this year. And how much do you intend to consume next year?

4. How far with ENERGY?

Where do you invest your energy? Earlier this year, I released a podcast on ENERGY and how we use our energy. What takes your time most? Who are the people you use your energy with?

5. How far with VALUES?

How often do you breach your personal values for the sake of comfort or pleasing others? This is important to personal growth. When we don't honour our values, our mental, emotional, and physical faculties suffer.

6. How far with SENSE?

How far with common sense? Do you act on emotions without respect for sense? How many purchases did you do based on impulse and emotional craving this year? How many promises did you make based on temporal happiness? How many harsh words did you speak based on temporal negative feeling? Evaluate, friends.

7. How far with SPIRITUALITY?

Now, if you do not believe in the existence of God, I’ll excuse you from this point – although my true mind wants you to come to acknowledgement of your Creator. As for my friends who believe in God, how far with your commitment to Him? “By strength shall no man prevail”, says the Holy Writ. Stay on course with Him and enjoy the results of a loving relationship with your Creator.

Thank you for reading, friends. In the next part, we will unfold how to evaluate our results. I love you all.

Victor Fawole is the Director and Thought Leader at TheAsegunProject. You can reach him via theasegunproject@gmail.com or +2348131048604