Breakthrough by Breaking Out!

I was doing my continuous improvement thing and I came across information that on a base level explains why today, agents may find themseves stuggling or challeneged as compared to a few years back.  The thought:
 
"You cannot grow with what you already know.  Breakthoughs require tapping into new wisdom, additional information, and getting out of your own head.  Otherwise, you will find yourself recycling the same level of knowldege and insight you already possess."
 
Now, here is the catch....is this is true....then when markets change, as this one has, we can be in for a very bumby ride, should we allow ourselves to not to grow and obtain such breakthroughs.  Continuous improvement then is not really an option, but an obligation to those who choose to do anything they do, the best they can do it and with the best results they may get.
 
In my day, I have seen some crazy large checks earned by agents.  I have seen lifestlyes created in this business not often if ever afforded to even those most educated.  And, I have seen the freedom and flexibility provided to those who learn how to do and to be with synergy and success.
 
The world is gloom with their projections of negative information.  We must be the ambassadors of greatness and the messengers of a a better day.  As we grow, we can and will do more than survive in the industry, we can and will change it.