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People want instant gratification, they want to compete, they want to crush everyone else with how awesome they are (especially in America). None of which is ne
by InclinedPlane 8y ago
People want instant gratification, they want to compete, they want to crush everyone else with how awesome they are (especially in America). None of which is necessary or desirable for most self improvement. Just consistently getting out there and doing the thing. Being mindful, being present, taking the effort to be introspective and thoughtful, and consistently making a habit of something will lead to become expert at it. Whether it's running, swimming, backpacking, sailing, biking, yoga, drawing, playing the guitar, speaking another language, cooking, or even just being able to process and deal with your own emotions in a healthy and mature fashion.
- saiya-jin 8y agoGood comment but for me this goes deeper. Somewhere on very basic existential level, people are either content with who they are, or they are not. Those they are need to be in properly miserable place to feel long term bad about themselves, and those who aren't are exact opposite - they can't reach proper long-term happiness no matter how much they achieve. Tons of people that are ridiculously successful and achieved a lot on the outside are deeply dissatisfied inside, and so far I haven't heard about a single case where this can be really fixed and they can just sit back and enjoy the life (for more than a passing moment). I would feel bad about those unfortunate souls with this constant drive, but that would require ignoring much worse things in this world. So thank you all of you crazy overachievers. And go take a break and enjoy the sun and the breeze for a moment.