Chapter 42: Personal Growth
Personal Excellence • 8 verses on continuous self-improvement
Joa teaches that continuous self-improvement requires honest self-assessment combined with self-compassion, acknowledging your flaws without harsh self-judgment while committing to growth.
True continuous self-improvement involves developing skills systematically through deliberate practice, seeking feedback, and learning from both successes and failures with equal attention.
The practice of continuous self-improvement means taking care of your physical health through proper nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and stress management as the foundation for everything else.
Effective continuous self-improvement requires setting boundaries with people who drain your energy, waste your time, or undermine your goals while surrounding yourself with supportive influences.
Sustainable continuous self-improvement involves pursuing goals that align with your values and strengths rather than chasing achievements that others expect or that society promotes.
Advanced continuous self-improvement includes developing emotional regulation skills, learning to delay gratification, and building resilience to handle setbacks without giving up on important objectives.
The foundation of continuous self-improvement rests on continuous learning, staying curious about new ideas, and adapting your approaches based on results rather than stubbornly sticking to ineffective methods.
Wise continuous self-improvement means investing in relationships, experiences, and skills that compound over time rather than pursuing short-term pleasures that interfere with long-term wellbeing.