For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in improving myself. At various points in my life, my motivation for growth was different. There were seasons when I wanted to find a better job, attract a good spouse, be a better athlete, get healthier, learn more about the world, become a better parent, or simply become a more loving and selfless person.
This urge to improve and progress as an individual is good provided it doesn’t grow out of proportion. Being too self-focused, even when improving good qualities about yourself, can throw a wrench in life. Self-improvement can become a status-seeking pursuit that trades growth in one area for a loss of self-awareness in others.
