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5 Instances of Unlearning for Growth

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Unlearning is harder than learning, but it’s absolutely crucial for growth. Here are 5 instances where I had to unlearn:
1. Unlearned Perfection: Early in my career, I believed everything had to be perfect before I could act. I learned that getting things done is better than getting things perfect. Action over perfection leads to progress.
2. Unlearned The Ego: I used to think asking for help was a sign of weakness. But in reality, no one succeeds alone. Unlearning this ego trip taught me the value of collaboration and humility.
3. Unlearned Conventional Paths: Success was once synonymous with traditional paths for me. Breaking out of this mindset allowed me to pursue uncharted territories and find my true passion.
4. Unlearned Speed Over Quality: I thought speed was the ultimate goal. Unlearning this taught me that quality, though time-consuming, always wins in the long run. It's about working smart, not just fast.
5. Unlearned Fear of Failure: Failure used to be my biggest fear. I had to unlearn this by embracing failure as a valuable teacher. Each failure brought me closer to success.
Unlearning is a continuous process. What’s one thing you’ve had to unlearn in life? That's a wrap!
One last thing. Thanks for reading. 🙌 And, if you found it helpful, I hope you'll: 1. Follow me @MehulFanawala 2. Repost to help your network to unlearn! ♻️
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Mehul Fanawala

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Co-founded TheClueless.Company®, postgen, TheAgencyAuditor.com with @TheWriterWoman_ | Fun fact about me: Once, I jumped off a fast-moving bike!