tertiary · Wisdom

Growth Orientation

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Growth Orientation?

The belief that abilities are not fixed — that sustained effort and attention can develop any skill or understanding. A growth orientation turns every challenge into an opportunity.

When you might feel growth orientation

Growth Orientation is a specific form of love of learning, which itself is a type of wisdom. You might experience this feeling in situations where wisdom is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define growth orientation.

Emotional Hierarchy

WisdomLove of LearningGrowth Orientation

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