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Why Self-Improvement is a Way of Life (And How to Start Today)
This is your life's work.
Amaan Ramzan
October 04, 2024
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make.
The Breakdown
Hey fam!
DEEP DIVE
Self improvement isn’t a trend → It’s a way of life starting with one simple idea: believing you can actually improve.
The biggest obstacle isn’t the work to get to your goals, it’s the mindset you have going into it.
The truth is, if you don’t truly believe you can get better, you won’t. It’s as true for fitness as it is for your career or relationships.
But thinking isn’t enough.
Early on, I tried to tackle everything—my physique, my productivity, my friendships—all at once.
Spoiler alert: It failed miserably.
Self improvement requires focus.
Focus on one thing—the thing that bothers you most or holds you back—and build momentum there.
Do the opposite and you’ll burn you out faster than you think.
You’ve probably seen it all over the internet: “Get fit in 30 days!” “Earn passive income by next month!”
It’s tempting to fall into the trap.
But real self improvement is a marathon, not a sprint.
You’ve got to act on it—consistently. The longer you’re consistent, the more real the transformation becomes.
Anyone who promises fast results is selling you a fantasy. The reality is, the more skin you have in the game—the longer you stick with it—the more growth you’ll see.
You’ve probably seen it all over the internet: “Get fit in 30 days!” “Earn passive income by next month!”
It’s tempting to fall into the trap.
But real self improvement is a marathon, not a sprint.
You’ve got to act on it—consistently. The longer you’re consistent, the more real the transformation becomes.
Fitness is an obvious one: want to lose weight? You’ve got to eat less and move more. Nothing else matters when it comes to losing weight (in a healthy way).
But it’s the same principle with everything—whether it’s relationships, productivity, or personal mindset.
As I’ve learned, the more you embrace this mindset, the more progress you’ll see. You can’t fake this, and you can’t do it just to keep up with the crowd. If you don’t genuinely want to improve for yourself, you won’t see the results or last long.
You’ve got to be in it for the long haul, not just a couple of months or until a new trend comes along. And if you do that, you’re already ahead of the game.
To do that, you need to know your “why”. This will keep you going, even on the tough days.
Take that first step today. Even if it’s small and feels stupid—it’s still progress. And that’s what self improvement is all about.
Every step, no matter how small, is progress.
Keep moving forward.
TIPS & TRICKS
TAKE ACTION TODAY
Stop Overthinking
Pick one small thing you can improve today and just start.
Is it drinking an extra glass of water each day? Do that.
Or is it turning off your phone an hour before bed? Start there.
Self improvement isn’t about massive changes overnight—it’s about small, consistent wins that stack up over time.