Why Growth Minded Friends Are Some of the Best Friends You Can Make
Friendship plays a pivotal role in shaping who we are. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Aging, social interactions are just as crucial as physical health in maintaining overall well-being. Growth-minded friends can help motivate you to pursue your goals and dive into new life experiences, unfortunately, less than 20% of Americans have a growth mindset. Those that do, report that they have one friend or less who is also growth minded.
Since this is a major theme running through our tribes and villages in Freedom Family, we thought it might be a good idea to discuss what an awesome growth minded tribe might look like!
First, What is a Growth Mindset?
A growth mindset, a term popularized by psychologist Carol Dweck, refers to a belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and feedback. Those with a growth mindset love challenges, persist through difficulties, and see failure as an opportunity to grow. Having friends who embody this mindset can help you become more open to learning and overcoming obstacles.
The Benefits of Having Growth-Minded Friends
Enhanced Motivation: Friends who encourage growth and self-improvement can provide that extra push to pursue your passions. They inspire you to overcome challenges by sharing their experiences and successes.
Accountability: When surrounded by individuals committed to personal growth, you’re more likely to stay accountable for your goals. You’ll cheer each other on during tough times, ensuring that you both stay focused on your paths.
Positive Influence: Our friends can influence our mindset and outlook. When you surround yourself with optimistic individuals, those positive emotions can rub off on you, helping you maintain an enthusiastic approach to life.
Creative Collaboration: Aligning yourself with growth-minded individuals opens the door to collaboration. Together, you can brainstorm solutions, share resources, and explore opportunities, leading to innovative ideas that neither can achieve alone.
Resilience Training: Friends who prioritize growth encourage resilience. When faced with setbacks, they model how to respond constructively, teaching you that persistence is key.
Nurturing Growth-Minded Friendships
It's one thing to meet growth-minded individuals; it's another to nurture those connections. Here are our top Freedom Family tips for helping those friendships go deeper and wider…especially as you start building your local tribe & village.
1. Share Your Goals
2. Provide Constructive Feedback
3. Celebrate Milestones Together
4. Collaborate on Projects
Getting the Most Out of Your Growth-Minded Village
As you build and nurture your freedom tribes and villages consider the following:
1. Stay Open to New Perspectives
Different viewpoints can provide valuable insights and challenge your thinking. Embrace these conversations to further expand your worldview and learn from your friends’ experiences. These conversations will give you amazing insight into a person who might have some awesomely different skill that can make your tribe extra strong!
2. Engage in Group Activities
Participate in group activities that promote personal growth, such as obstacle courses, workshops, or crazy mud runs. This creates shared learning while strengthening your relationships.
3. Foster a Sense of Community
Create a supportive atmosphere that encourages vulnerability and authenticity. This can be through regular fire pit meet-ups, group calls, or vacuuming a new moms house—anything that reinforces your village.
The Journey Ahead
Having a circle of growth-minded, freedom loving friends can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. These relationships push us to be better, inspire resilience, and pave the way for collaboration - so we may be the first ones free. Now, the question is: What will you do to nurture and maintain these valuable connections in your life?
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Surround yourself with growth-minded friends, and you’ll unlock a newfound potential to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Now is the time to take action and take the first step to build the relationships that will transform your journey!