Before we can really lock into meaningful personal
development and create the life we truly desire, there are a number of basic
concepts that must be accepted. In personal development, as in any other field,
there are fundamental truths that exist. If we want to experience optimal
results, we need to understand and fully embrace those truths.
While the existence of these personal development truths may
be generally accepted on an intellectual level, more than acknowledgment is
required. This seems to be one of the major differences between people who make
things happen in life, and those who can’t figure out why things are the way
they are.
“I know” doesn’t get it done!
If you have ever raised a teenager, you are probably
familiar with the phrase “I know.” That’s what you hear when they neglected to
do something. Obviously, knowing wasn’t enough. When it comes to our own
personal development, could we be doing the same thing?
Many people who know the following 7 personal development
truths are not getting the results they would like for this very reason. To get
past that tendency, I invite you to use this list for some honest
self-evaluation. As you look at each item, you may think to yourself: “I
already know that.” In that case, stop and ask yourself: “Am I doing something
with that knowledge?” In other words, are you really following through?
7 basics personal development truths
1) Always take responsibility for your life. We must
recognize that our life is our personal responsibility. This is the foundation
of all personal development. We can either accept conditions as they are, or
accept the responsibility for changing them. Whatever we choose to do, we must
acknowledge that we are the only person responsible for our decisions and actions.
