871 - You don't need to change

Tiny Leaps, Big Changes

Gregg Clunis

Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.2 • 917 Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2023

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we explore the importance of understanding the motivations behind personal change. Often, we feel pressure to improve ourselves because society tells us we're not good enough as we are. But the truth is, we are already enough. Personal change should come from a place of self-love and acceptance, not external pressure. We must question the messages that society sends us and determine whether we truly want to make a change for ourselves or for someone else.

Moreover, personal growth isn't just about us. When we work on ourselves, we're not just improving our own lives; we're also positioning ourselves to help others. We can use our skills, talents, and resources to make a positive impact on our communities. By understanding our own motivations for change, we can ensure that our growth serves a greater purpose and benefits those around us.

Finally, we discuss the role of community in personal development. Having a supportive community can make all the difference when it comes to achieving our goals. By surrounding ourselves with people who believe in us and want to see us succeed, we can build the confidence and resilience we need to make lasting change. We encourage listeners to embrace imperfection and recognize that growth is a journey, not a destination. By understanding who our personal change is for, we can stay motivated and committed to our goals while making a positive impact on the world around us.

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0:00.0	So today I want to talk about the purpose of improvement and of personal development and community development and whatever you really want to call it. I want to talk about the purpose. Why are we pursuing this?
0:17.0	Why is this something that we care about? I've talked about this in the past. I touched on it. This idea that personal development, really it's,'s it's personal in the sense that the
0:48.1	solution is personal so the solution to your specific problem is something that is personal to you and is going
0:56.7	to have to be based on your specific context and the things that you're dealing with and
1:02.1	so and so forth.
1:03.0	So I've talked about that.
1:05.0	I've also talked about the idea that personal development
1:10.0	should be a
1:15.0	a community thing. It's something we do so that we can be in a place to support others.
1:22.0	And this really comes from the... we can't be in a place to support others.
1:22.6	And this really comes from the, that all like quote of,
1:29.7	you can't pour from an empty cup, right?
1:32.6	So the whole idea here is you need to make sure you are good.
1:37.8	You need to make sure you are in a good place if you want to be able to effectively support others.
1:43.0	So I don't necessarily want to touch on those too much in this episode because I have covered them.
1:50.0	What I do want to touch on is why is it that we all feel we need to change?
1:58.8	Why is it we all feel that our lives need to constantly be moving forward.
2:05.0	Where does that come from?
2:07.0	Because it's something at least in the United States,
2:10.0	it's something that everyone thinks about constantly.
2:14.8	Everyone works towards something constantly.
2:18.5	It's built into the culture.
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