Sweet Spot Summary for Smart Growth Leaders

The sweet spot of the S Curve feels fast because it is fast. Growth is apparent. People at this stage are transitioning from doing to being. Depending on the personality type, confidence tends to strengthen, and overconfidence tends to dissipate as experience deepens. The sweet spot is exhilarating, with stress at optimal levels. There’s the right balance of familiar information and tasks, with the brain’s predictive model becoming increasingly accurate. The difficult questions around identity have faded. Potential is being realized, but opportunities remain.

The hallmarks of the sweet spot are outlined in the following Goldilocks Table. Right now, the chair is not too small, and it’s not too big, ...

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