We often get trapped in our biased views and our limited perspectives. And we often complain that we are not provided with growth opportunities and the work context is so constrained that we cannot progress in our career. And we always look up on the career ladder. But what if we look sideways and make a lateral move? Can we grow (maybe faster) from a lateral move or we always need to follow the “known” growth path?

I was strolling this morning in the park, as I usually do every early morning. And the dog walked me to this tree (you may figure out why). If a tree can grow though it was cut, why we cannot do the same as humans?

If a tree, with no chance of growing, had the power and will to grow from a lateral tiny bud, why can’t we?

I am a true believer that sometimes we need to open our minds and find opportunities in lateral,  growing our spectrum of capabilities and making us stronger and more valuable in the future.