This post hits home. Creating a better version of myself almost seems to me is just like an idea that will just remain.. an idea. Being used to disappointments here and there, I may have developed comfortability in just simply accepting that I have reached a stagnant state.
But yes, you are correct. We should take the time to evaluate and understand what it is we truly want and need for ourselves. Because sometimes, we could want things for ourselves when in fact, it is to please other people. Personally, my wants are driven by seeking validation from my family which is mostly a hindrance, not a motivator. This is why purposely working on improving ourselves for ourselves is important because pleasing others can be a never-ending journey -and this is something I am trying to learn every day.
Good luck on your future endeavors and thank you for sharing!
We all have disappointments in life; it's how we see them that matters though. We have the power to affect our own attitudes however people spend most of their time trying to effect or control other things. Control the controllable things, that is, our attitudes, and the rest will move in the right direction...Or not. Failure though...It prepares us for success and we can learn from it. You might like to look at my recent post, Think like a Viking: Thirteen which I will post in about an hour. It talks about this very subject.
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.