We think that a plateau is a stagnation. After all, we think that growth is inherently “good.” There’s a case to be made for the plateau, though.
As I exercised and hit a plateau, I learned I wasn’t quite doing it the “right” way. In other words, you find a plateau “boring” when you don’t find avenues for improvement.
But a plateau is important for precisely that: quality improvement.
As we focus on growth, we inevitably prioritize quantity over quantity, but as I’ve said before, it’s a tricky art. When you’re on a plateau, it’s probably time for rework, which will lead to more improved outcomes as you climb the next hill.
Plateaus are important. If you find them boring all the time, you’re probably doing something wrong.