Growth Begins in Conversations with Others, Too

Growth Begins in Conversations with Others, Too

Summer get-togethers can spark new ideas for your personal and professional life. Find out how conversations and time spent together can support your growth.

Ideas for change often come from talking with people who are facing similar questions or have different experiences. At a summer gathering, you might hear how someone is developing a skill, balancing their responsibilities, or planning their next career move. You don’t have to adopt someone else’s solutions. Ask questions, share your own plans, and take away an idea that feels right for you.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Summer: The ideal time for a change of pace and efficiency in personal and professional growth Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine you have a summer just for yourself. On the first day, you wake up feeling...

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You are traveling on an unknown road, with no signal and no navigation. What do you think?

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On a summer evening, someone persuades you to try a completely new experience. How do you react?

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If you could live someone else's life for a while, who would you choose?

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During a long rest, the thoughts that most often come to your mind are…

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If you could bring only one item to an abandoned beach, what would it be?

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For a moment, you get lost in a city where no one speaks your language. What will you do?

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Suddenly you'll get the chance to change the place where you currently live. Your first reaction?

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At the end of summer, you feel that…

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If you had to name summer in one word, it would be:

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Summer is not just for relaxation. It’s for a change of pace – and perhaps even direction.

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