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How To Create Happiness & Find Your Potential

The Mindset Mentor

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The Path to True Self-Development: Addition vs Subtraction

True personal development hinges on the concept of subtraction rather than addition. Individuals often carry boulders in their metaphorical river of life, which represent fears, insecurities, guilt, and the identities formed to gain acceptance. These boulders obstruct the natural flow of one's true self, creating turbulence and chaos. Despite the common approach of adding knowledge, skills, or habits to promote self-improvement, this method can prove ineffective if it does not address the underlying obstructions. Genuine growth lies in recognizing and removing these boulders – the elements that are not authentically part of oneself. By focusing on the subtraction of negative beliefs and external pressures, individuals can restore the calm, flowing nature of their true selves, facilitating deeper personal and spiritual growth.

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