Stoa Digest #106: ➿ Closing The Loop ➿
Nourish your growth without destroying your roots.
Hey folks,
Induction season is back in town! 🚀
We’re all hyped up this week as we gear up to induct the new kids on the block - Cohort 13. 🔥
This would be our 3rd offline induction this year and something that I’ve observed over multiple iterations is the importance of leveraging feedback effectively.
I’ve always been open-minded with receiving constructive feedback which has helped boost my growth both on a personal and professional level. Welcoming constructive criticism with a willingness to learn demonstrates a certain level of maturity.
Approaching feedback as an opportunity for improvement rather than a personal attack allows us to explore new ideas, challenge our assumptions, and adopt innovative approaches. 💡
Moreover, understanding the context of the feedback is crucial. Feedback that initially seems harsh or contradictory can be turned into an opportunity for growth and improvement. Here are a few pointers that I’ve put into practice while receiving feedback:
Develop an iterative mindset: Treat feedback as part of an ongoing feedback loop, and view your work as an evolving process. Embrace the idea that revisions and iterations are natural and necessary for improvement.
Break down feedback into actionable steps: Instead of feeling overwhelmed by long form feedback, focus on specific aspects that can be addressed one at a time. Prioritize the most critical areas and create a plan of action to tackle them effectively.
Seek guidance and collaboration: Engage in discussions with mentors, peers, and subject matter experts to gain additional insights. Collaborative brainstorming and sharing perspectives can lead to innovative solutions and a deeper understanding of the feedback received.
Practice self-reflection: Regularly evaluate your work and progress, identifying areas where feedback has helped you grow. Celebrate your achievements and recognize the positive impact that feedback has had on your development.
Feedback that is received and utilised in the right manner pushes us beyond our comfort zone and nurtures a continuous improvement mindset. Embrace it with an open mind, evaluate it thoughtfully, and make intentional adjustments that help you refine your approach and thought processes. 🧠
Let us value feedback as a transformative force and leverage it to help us become better in all aspects of life.
~ Adi (a work in progress), Team Stoa
🐝 Community Buzz 🐝
This week, we have a special feature on Noah Martins from Cohort 3 who launched a new gaming app “Fijit” on the PlayStore! An ultimate hypercausual gaming app to help you unwind and relax.
Download the app here and check out this thread for more! 👾
In other news, Cohort 12 fam in Delhi met our beloved reel king Sahib over the weekend for an offline learning session! Also, catch this reel which is definitely going to give you some fomo. 💯
L-R: Sahib Aggarwal, Shristi Bhattacharjee, Ria Sahota, Harshit Vohra, Abhinavv Arrora, Paritosh Mahajan, Manav Goel, Shivam Bhan
Cohort 9 sent some reunion vibes in Bangalore with their program manager Madhu!
L-R: Thaponidhi, Ravi Kishen, Jahnavy, Madhu, Aakash Arvind, Shweta, Neetika, Navin
⏯ For Stoans by Stoans ⏯
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An interesting read on building an highly opinionated user base.
adios amigos! 🤙🏼