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What does it mean?
Personal growth might stem from natural maturation or the right environment that reveals one's potential.
In plain terms
He might be getting older or finally found a situation that shows his best qualities.
What can you take from it?
The right environment can unlock a person's hidden potential.

Where it applies

  • mentoring
  • education
  • team building

Putting it to work

  • create supportive environments
  • patience with progress

Questions to consider

  • What conditions help you show your best self?
  • Is growth inevitable or situational?

Another view

It assumes external circumstances are the primary driver of improvement rather than internal effort.

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