What are some common misconceptions about self-improvement?

Some common misconceptions about self-improvement include the belief that it's about eliminating all pain, suffering, and disappointment, or that it's about constantly focusing on what's lacking and avoiding negative experiences. Another misconception is the idea that self-improvement is about finding a grand life purpose or prize, rather than appreciating and learning from the simple, daily events.

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The key to living the good life is to stop trying to get rid of all that pain, suffering, and disappointment. Everything worthwhile is achieved by overcoming some obstacle or solving some problem. Conventional self-improvement advice often focuses on what is lacking and avoiding negative experiences. But that advice just creates more agony and desperation because it doesn't address the real issues. Someone can spend a lifetime searching for their life purpose or some other prize and miss the simple, daily events that matter.

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

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