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Mentor A)<\/strong> lets you know (or highly suggests) that you’re broken, or flawed, or a diamond covered with a bunch of muck.<\/p>\n But, hey, wait a minute…<\/p>\n Mentor B)<\/strong> tells you that there’s nothing wrong with you, and that everything you need is already within you. Just relax and live. This is the disease of Self-improvement, says Mentor B, if you think otherwise.<\/p>\n So, holy smokes, Virginia… now it’s getting thick in here.<\/p>\n These two extremes are both so convincing, you say. They both are darned passionate about the guidance, and wisdom, they can bestow upon you.<\/p>\n Well, it sure comes across like they have the Midas touch for you, huh?<\/p>\n While we’d also love to be able to say we have found the “final answer” — life’s equivalent to the Goose that laid the Golden egg — it just isn’t so.<\/p>\n Certainly, after interviewing hundreds of super-achievers over the years, we’ve come across several nuggets of wisdom that can alter a person’s way way of thinking, believing, doing, and having…<\/p>\n Yet, we always walk away feeling good about the fact that it was just an “experience”, not<\/em><\/strong> a permanent<\/em> way of life.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n There are too many unseen, unexplored, and unknown parts of ourselves to prevent us from being pigeon-holed into how we “should” approach self-improvement activities.<\/p>\n Nothing — including what we’re telling you here — should ever be accepted without some critical thinking and questioning on your part.<\/p>\n And nothing <\/em>is never “static” (substitute “nothing” with the words, truth, wisdom, knowledge, etc. and you’ll see what we mean).<\/p>\n For your consciously-desired experiences to expand, you must EXPAND, and the most vital tool (one that requires nothing out of pocket) that can instantly cause you to be a BIGGER you is CONVERSATION.<\/p>\n That’s a big part of what we’re all about here at LWL Worldwide — Life Without Limits through eclectic conversation.<\/p>\n Look, let’s be real — and if you already are, then pass this on to somebody you know who isn’t being real with themselves about this:<\/p>\n You do not need to be on some ascended, hard-core spiritual quest, or anointed by an enlightened guru, to invest in yourself.<\/p>\n You, just like we do, just need to have consistent access to multiple viewpoints, theories, philosophies and personal stories.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Yes, it’s absolutely true that no amount of self-improvement can make up for lack of self-acceptance…<\/p>\n …but, write this down for good measure too:<\/p>\n No amount of self-acceptance (personal contentedness) can ever make up for spiritual arrogance<\/strong> or mediocrity<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The former, we know, based off the many conversations we’ve had with people, comes from being constantly immersed into every course, mega-book, or seminar package of the week, or from following around a Mentor A-caliber teacher (as mentioned above).<\/p>\n The latter comes about by just plain taking the message of Mentor B (that there’s nothing wrong with you) out of context, or not digging deeper into the idea… and deciding that your comfort zone is just too darned comfortable<\/em> to get out of.<\/p>\n You see, if you’re a super-achiever… getting the results you want, are happy with your life, and are connecting with people and offering your passion and value to the world… you’re most likely not buried and consumed in the constant <\/em><\/strong>study of self-growth material, classes, conference calls, books and seminars.<\/p>\n Notice that we put emphasis on “constant”… because invariably, here’s what happens with the super-achiever who’s not all-consumed: someone like this usually wants to keep accomplishing bigger things, and ensuring they’re on top of their game.<\/p>\n Great!<\/p>\n That is where the books, tele-calls, CDs and DVDs come back into play.<\/p>\n With this caliber of person, self-improvement is the foundation of who they are, but not an addiction that they need<\/em> to have in order to live. They usually do know that from time to time it’s best to take a step back in their quest to learn, grow, and develop.<\/p>\n And the difference in how they go about it, in relation to somebody who’s not getting results, is that they approach exploration of themselves from a place of strength.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Approaching life from a perspective of lack (that you constantly and consistently need fixing and improving) is always going to hold you back from what you’re capable of…<\/p>\n …And, the rub is this: approaching life from a perspective of righteousness (that you’ve got life all figured out, either through one sage or yourself) is ALSO always going to hold you back from what you’re capable of!<\/p>\n So the solution, again, is to not get too bogged down into any particular inner-world strategy, or course of instruction, but to just tap into the personal pulling-power of listening to an interactive conversation.<\/p>\n Listen in<\/a> when you feel compelled. Not when forced.<\/p>\n Listen in<\/a> when you can be honest with yourself about what you’re experiencing in life, and if you’re truly manifesting prosperous, uplifting, fun experiences (and, yes, THINGS) for yourself.<\/p>\n
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