Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 3370:\nGreg Audino explores the balance between striving for self-improvement and the risk of becoming obsessed with the process. He highlights the importance of practicing patience and dedication while also accepting oneself in the present. Audino emphasizes that personal growth should be pursued with care to avoid the trap of feeling constantly inadequate.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/your-best-you-dedication-without-addiction-2c5c7a83a8a1\nQuotes to ponder:\n"It\u2019s quite natural to fantasize about how things could be better, and for the extra responsible people, to think about how you could be better, not everything else."\n"I accept myself as I am now, and though I have a goal I\u2019d like to reach, it is not above me, and I have the same amount of worth whether I reach it or not."\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices