Comments on: Three Sneaky Traps of Personal Development

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:35:48 +0000

So true! When I first got into transforming me and my life oh so many years ago, I definitely found the traps.

I read and listened to everything I could get my hands on and never took a time out to take what I’d learned and really concentrate on applying it. I’m sure there were things I would have assimilated sooner had I taken the time to digest.

And it definitely was an escape. If you concentrate all of your attention on pouring more information in, you never have to look at what’s already in your brain. LOL! At least it’s a reasonably healthy escape!

Thank you for raising these points.

By: Isobel Joaquin

Isobel Joaquin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:07:45 +0000

I totally agree..

A lot of people become personal development nuts, taking in so many personal development programs all at the same time. Without realizing that instead of improving themselves they get trapped with so many ideas and it leaves them unfocused.

Also if we try to keep up with so many stuff we’ll end up with cluttered thoughts and no direction.

To add to this article, I think the best way to improve oneself is through Kaizen, or gradual but continuous improvement.

I’m glad to have stumbled on this article.

By: Dennis Dalton

Dennis Dalton — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:49:59 +0000

Excellent insights. I tend to bury myself in improving myself quite possibly to avoid issues that really need attention now!

By: Sun-Shine

Sun-Shine — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:45:41 +0000

I agree entirely. I have a load of books-Stephen Covey ,Wayne Dyer, Victor Frankl etc.., I have read them but not finished them. I can relate to every topic but then feel overwhelmed.I also end up feeling like I have fallen behind-because I was not like I am supposed to be. The feeling of HEAVINESS describes it exactly.
thank you!

By: Henrik Edberg

Henrik Edberg — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:57:14 +0000

@ Ace: Awesome and concise comment. Yeah, people often know what they need to do but take a long time to get around to it. It’s easier to escape than face your challenges.

By: Henrik Edberg

Henrik Edberg — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:34:30 +0000

@ Vixel: Sounds great. Glad that making that switch has worked out well for you.

@ Paul: That sounds like a good start.

@ Marlowe Aster: Interesting points, although I think the goal here is to not do what people often do and try escape but as best as one can stand up and face those things instead so we can grow. I think you have some good thoughts there, I just want to tell the readers to be careful of winding up in doing those things too much or for too long. I think there are more useful ways to go about improving your life.

@ Daily Jump Start Guy: Yeah, that’s a good point, it has become easier to use this as an escape with the Internet nowadays.

@ Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D.: Thanks! Great to hear that the heavy feeling snaps you back into common sense.

@ Jaclyn: Excellent, glad it went up on the blog at a good time for you.

@ Saidely: Thanks a lot, man! Glad to hear you are overcoming those things now.

@ N.C./London, UK: Sounds like a good plan!

@ Laurie | Express Yourself to Success: Yeah, I agree, action of whatever kind it may be is the most important thing. That’s how you change things for the better.

By: Ace

Ace — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:28:37 +0000

Focus. Focus. Focus. And get started. Most people know the things they can change in their personal lives but never get around to it.

By: Laurie | Express Yourself to Success

Laurie | Express Yourself to Success — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:15:26 +0000

You’re right, Henrik: these are “sneaky” traps that we don’t see coming. I especially like your first point. Action, any action, is essential to improve – or just get out of an unpleasant situation. Too much thinking and too little doing rarely creates the life we want. Thanks for the post.

By: N.C./London, UK

N.C./London, UK — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:06:41 +0000

Great post and very timely as I was getting upset this week at how I wasn’t making any progress because I was trying to change too much. In turn, I thought I was back to square one and that little voice at the back of my head was telling me I was indeed a lost cause.

I will be doing one thing at a time from today.

Thank you for a great website.

By: Saidely

Saidely — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:56:46 +0000

Brilliant work Henrik

one of the most important key issue for every genuine self-development fan you are mentioning here.

I really appreciate your creativity in writing topics , personally experienced these traps , lately realized it and NOW overcoming it.

Thank you for his blog in the first place , hope we continue to learn from each other & implement what we learn.

God Bless
Saidely M./Iraq