I think most of us will go through (and eventually grow out of) our self improvement discovery phase.
You probably have a friend like this now, or maybe you’re this friend— the annoying, always on a new habit, always experimenting with a new way of living, and ALWAYS sharing “the better way to do life” with everyone they know.
I was that friend.
I went through all the habits, but I cringe looking back at it now— because today, I couldn’t believe any of that shit if I wanted to.
It’s not that it doesn’t work, it’s just not necessary….. at all.
Most of us will try these things to unstuck ourselves, but once you do– you should only hang on to the habit(s) that apply to your specific weaknesses.
Taking a cold shower everyday might build discipline but it won’t help you start a business, that sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised.
Yesterday, someone sent me a cute questionnaire.
Talking about strengths, weaknesses, what my passions are, etc.
When you know yourself, you don’t need any of that shit.
It becomes flat, useless, dumb, completely unhelpful.
Because you went deep.
When you go all the way inside of yourself, no one can tell you shit. No test can type you and no mentor can really guide you.
You start to see yourself objectively, and then you alone can parent your inner child.
That’s the most valuable thing I got from failing and pissing away 6ish years of my 20s. Ultimately, I’m glad I did.
Most people don’t know themselves at all.
They can’t see reality and so whatever plans they do make for their lives, fail.
Just writing letters to yourself in a google doc daily, would replace the need for gurus, mentors, personality tests, career guidance, etc.
But most won’t.
I, on the other hand, highly recommend you do.
Prioritize becoming YOU > successful.
The irony is, that’s how you become the ultimate success.
–FOOL
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