3 Reasons Why Embracing the Unknown Leads to Personal Growth

Humans like structure.

Not knowing how things will turn out can cause great fear and anxiety. This is especially true if we’re starting down a new road we haven’t been on before. The unknown can be scary but it doesn’t have to be a source of worry.

Here are three reasons why embracing the unknown will help you achieve more in life.

Opportunity for Growth

We don’t know what we’re capable of until presented with an opportunity to test ourselves.

Going into the unknown provides this opportunity. It allows us to learn new skills, test our understanding of current ones, and derive what we might need to learn for future success. Watching others walk down the path we want to go on can be educational but it’s not experience.

We can only grow by doing things ourselves.

Data Gathering

Taking action provides valuable data that you can use to chart future direction.

Gathering data will allow you to see where your strengths and weaknesses are. Over time, you will see clear trends in the way you work and the way people respond to your work. Once you know this, you can use the information to craft a career that fulfils you.

Working with data will allow you to move forward more confidently.

Perspective

We often forget how far we’ve come.

Remember that you didn’t know what you were doing in the past either. You tried your best and pushed through the confusion. Reflecting helps put current fears in perspective. This allows you the confidence to know that you’ll be okay even if you can’t see the way forward yet.

Looking back at the past provides insights that allow us to know ourselves and our capabilities better and learn from our mistakes.

The Way Forward Is Unclear And That’s Okay

Embracing the unknown is scary but important.

When we step into the unfamiliar we allow ourselves the chance to gather data, gain perspective, and take on new challenges. This allows us the opportunity for growth. We can then choose a direction to go towards that will play to our strengths while allowing us to work on our weaknesses.

Even though the path ahead is unclear, we can gain clarity by trusting the process, ourselves, and our experiences.