My personal perspective on self-improvement
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https://doi.org/10.62037/cjer.2023.03.02.07Keywords:
Self-improvement, self-development, personal perspective, developing ourselvesAbstract
In 2018, I came across a personal growth plan written by a renowned author and speaker, John C. Maxwell. I was intrigued by the principles, ideas, stories, and guidelines he taught in the personal growth plan. I decided to have a blueprint for my personal growth. After five years of dogged focus, concerted effort, and a high commitment to personal growth, I could see that the principle worked really effectively. This article aims to discuss several facts about self-improvement, and more particularly, it gives a step-by-step guide to developing ourselves effectively and efficiently. Even though I wrote the article from my personal perspective, I also used personal experience and research studies to support my own perspective. Overall, the article argues that self-improvement is a very long process, and it is also a key factor in helping people become lifelong learners or intellectuals who are highly needed for society.
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