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Episode 1605:

Derek Sivers challenges the notion that relentless self-improvement is always beneficial, arguing that constant growth can become an addiction rather than a means to happiness. He contrasts this with the importance of being present, embracing who you are now instead of endlessly chasing who you could be. By shifting focus from perpetual self-betterment to deep self-acceptance, he suggests a path to genuine fulfillment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sive.rs/ayw7 & https://sive.rs/dbt

Quotes to ponder:

"Self-improvement is a slippery slope. It starts as a way to get better, but it can become an endless treadmill of never feeling good enough."

"Instead of always trying to be better, try being. Not becoming. Just being."

"If you stop improving, who are you? If you stop trying to be someone else, what’s left?"

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