Getting Better Every Day, the Messy Way🧹🧹🧹

Published: Thu, 12/01/22

“Change is Hard at First, Messy in the Middle and Gorgeous at the End.

— Robin Sharma

I love personal development, as you guys know. The idea that with effort, I can grow into a better version of myself is so appealing. That’s why I love comics and the Hero’s Journey. Having control over who I can be is an empowering idea that I want to share with as many people as possible through my work.

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The thing is, personal development is filled with elitist bullshit. It sometimes feels as if these personal development authors are trying to make you feel inadequate. Waking up at 5 am on the dot, rolling out of bed, sprinting downstairs to gulp a green smoothie and racing out the door for a 5km run is not a daily routine I could maintain. And I don’t think I would want to.

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These people are giving you the idea that they have it all squared away at all times. They are well put together, travel regularly, are great cooks, never forget birthdays and call their Moms every day. Their homes are immaculate, their relationships are inspirational, and they have time to sculpt their bodies into masterpieces.

Real life looks completely different.

You can achieve the above results, but the steep price required is not for everyone. I’m not saying there aren’t individuals who are as disciplined as Shaolin Monks, who maintain their standards no matter what, but they are the exception and personally boring. If that’s a route to success you want to pursue, then I won’t be the one to stand in your way; it’s just not how I flex.

There are ways for you to have fulfilment in your life without the radical philosophy. Nothing I do would exclude anyone from following in my footsteps. In that respect, I’m unremarkable. At this very moment, my desk is a mess. I’ll get around to organising it, but I’ve accepted it as a 3-D representation of my brain’s untidy architecture 🧠.
No biggie.

My writing process is disciplined and yet messy. I do my very best but do not stress about perfection. The idea is getting it done, not getting it perfect. Some weeks I get up early, although I love working late. But most weeks, I get up when I’m rested. I exercise most days, but there are times when I don’t. I read and write daily. Most proper writers would scoff at my daily word count on some days. Who cares?😎 I give to charitable causes as much as I can. I have a busy lifestyle, so there are things that I must sacrifice so I can continue to do what is important to me. Perfection is boring, my progression is messy, and that’s the way I like it.

All I’m saying, Gentle Reader, is you don’t need to be superhuman to get better every day. Self-improvement isn’t about perfection. It’s not about impressive morning routines or four-minute miles. It’s about you getting better at your own pace, making memories and having some fun along the way.

The Self Help industry isn’t hot on having fun, but it’s essential. It’s so easy to get caught up in what someone else is doing and how they are succeeding, but the truth is that the focus needs to be on your growth, not there’s. That has nothing to do with you.

Enjoy the journey.

Wake up when your rested, plan your day but embrace the chaos that will appear. Do what you want to do at your pace and delegate the rest. Spend time working on your passions, contributing in some big or small way to the world and laugh some more.

Be your own hero.