2792: [Part 1] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina on Self Improvement

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🗓️ 10 June 2023

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-acceptance versus personal growth. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 2792: [Part 1] Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina on Self Improvement Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/04/self-acceptance-vs-personal-growth/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	My childhood in a nutshell, well it all started in Northampton in the 80s.
0:06.3	I didn't even know I was in the closet but I did find George Mikel in there.
0:10.7	My dad was the manager of the local football club,
0:13.5	but the only thing I was tackling was a good act of a Christie.
0:16.7	I don't know why I'm telling you about it.
0:18.6	They've only gone and turned it into a series.
0:20.7	So do yourself a favour and watch my awkward years in glorious technicala,
0:25.3	changing ends, strain free on ITVX.
0:28.0	Comedy is back in the building.
0:55.3	Find it in the Chill, Darry alternative's aisle.
1:25.3	Self acceptance versus personal growth, part 1, by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com.
1:34.6	How do you balance self acceptance versus the drive to grow and improve yourself?
1:39.8	On the one hand, it's a good idea to accept yourself for who you are, faults and all,
1:43.6	right?
1:44.6	But on the other hand, isn't it also a good idea to set goals and aim for something even
1:48.8	better than what you already experienced now?
1:51.8	How do you resolve this conflict?
1:54.2	It's compromise, really the best solution.
1:57.3	I believe most people simply compromise.
2:00.0	They don't fully accept themselves as they are, but nor are they fully committed to lifelong
2:04.2	growth.
2:05.2	I think that's a lame solution though.
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