Growth is what we can measure and observe. 

When we go from one level to the next, then we experience growth.

But, when that doesn't happen, it is easier to focus on what the difference is and what we are missing about the next level that can help us get there.

However, a pre-requisite is to excel at the current level we are in. 

This requires an awareness of where we are, and what we need to do to first be really good at the current level that we're at.

Then, the next level appears by itself.