Personal growth is an Inner experience, and usually it is something we see after the fact of that growth. When values grow into a personal religion Within us -- we change in our everyday lives with that higher value we now put into action in our life's doings.
It's a step by step process we are into in life. Physically, mentally, and spiritually. Life is Very personal, and we should give everyone that 'space' to grow without judging. That's the trick... giving that space to everyone -- including ourselves.