#337 Two people were given a seed.

Growth Instigators Hotline

The difference between potential and achievement often comes down to a simple choice: are you a "waiter" or a "planter"?
Growth coach Aaron Havens explores this profound question through a compelling seed metaphor that perfectly captures why some people flourish while others remain stuck. When two people receive seeds of opportunity, one immediately plants and waters it, while the other stores it away "until they figure out what to do with it." This powerful distinction reveals how our approach to personal development determines our outcomes.
The episode centers on a transformational truth: "Growth doesn't happen by accident—it happens by design." Havens unpacks how waiting for the perfect moment or complete certainty before taking action keeps our potential dormant and unseen. Incorporating wisdom from John Maxwell that "you will never change your life until you change something you do daily," the discussion shifts our focus from overwhelming long-term goals to the power of consistent daily choices.
Rather than creating complex five-year plans, Havens advocates for identifying clear next steps aligned with our deepest values. The growing season for any seed is limited—miss the window, and opportunity passes. What area of your life is asking to grow right now? What small move can you make today? These questions invite listeners to transform potential into progress through intentional action. Whether you're feeling stuck or simply ready for your next growth phase, this episode provides the perspective and practical approach to start planting seeds that will flourish over time.

Chapters

1. Two People, Two Seeds Metaphor (00:00:00)

2. Growth By Design, Not Accident (00:00:26)

3. Daily Changes Transform Your Life (00:01:06)

4. Taking Action Today (00:01:36)