How Long does It Take for a Complete Personal Development?
How long does it take to realize one's potential? The answer is probably not the one you might like but it's simple. A lifetime. Personal development is not something that has a set boundary. You are not a glass to be filled with water. Think more like an ocean and you will have a better idea of human potential. So how do you know what to focus on?
Here are some facets of the gem that is personal development to help you better attenuate your goals.
1. Self-Awareness
This one is the key. You have to know yourself to grow yourself. When you are upset, do you know the reasons? Do you know which things tempt you and which things you dislike? The better you know yourself, the faster you can achieve your goals. Take a good look at the mirror. Is this someone that you know?
2. Skills
What sort of skills do you possess? Now, what are you doing to develop them further? How much power, money, and satisfaction you will have in life is strongly tied to your skills. Don't settle for being a dilettante. Become an expert in the things you know how to do. Practice makes perfect!
3. Character
How do you express yourself on the outside? Do people vaguely remember you or are you like a character from a book, vibrant and memorable at a glance? Much of your development will be on the inside but don't neglect the most visible aspects of who you are. Show a little character. When you enter a room, people will notice you. Once you know yourself, don't hesitate to BE yourself.
4. Philosophy
You've spent years being alive. So what have you learned? Take up a little writing in your personal time and try to outline some of your philosophies. This exercise helps you to see what you truly believe. Start with some basics, things like 'the world to me is...' or 'people will always...' . If you are having trouble quantifying things that you believe in, perhaps you don't believe very strongly in much of anything. We doubt that, however. Develop yourself as a thinker to help progress along the lines of your personal development.
5. Physical Maximization
Exercise. You've sharpened the mind. Now sharpen the body. You will have more energy to put towards other things and you will feel great. Don't neglect this part. Try exercising twice a week for an hour each time. Just a little exercise can go a long way towards helping you to achieve your full potential.
We hope that you will use these steps to help yourself achieve more in your personal development. Remember that this can take a lifetime. There are no guidebooks or limitations in what you can achieve but only time will tell. Don't waste any of that time. Use these steps to your advantage so that you can know and grow. Start becoming the person that you will be right now!
