The Need for Constant Improvement Can Actually Hold You Back From Improving

Linear Improvement May Not Be Suitable for the Big Picture

The last article talked about collective tiredness, a sign that maybe we’re trying too hard. It’s the same with constant improvement. It can become a burden, a never-ending race where the finish line keeps moving.

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This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t grow or improve. But there’s a difference between healthy growth and obsessive self-improvement. The latter can lead to burnout, frustration, and a feeling of never being good enough.

And believe me, I understand this feeling well. It’s partly why I’m writing this article — to express my thoughts and reflect on my own actions, so I can… well, …improve… them.😂 Funny, isn’t it? 

As we can see, life often has a way of being paradoxical.

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So, What Can We Do?