What is Continuous Improvement and Could it Really Improve My Life?
"So what is continuous improvement?" "What is a continuous model and can it really help me?" Before trying to understand continuous improvement, let's take a look at self improvement first.
No, it's not about installing a new kitchen by yourself. ;-) It's about working on aspects of yourself like how you think, act, feel, etc...
Self improvement gives you control over your life by saying that - anything you want or aspire of being is achievable by improving yourself!
"Alright, so what is continuous improvement?" Well, 'continuous improvement' means that you're regularly working on improving yourself. "What? You mean I can't just improve one part of my life and leave it once I'm done?"
Well no. You see, life is always changing and evolving so you're either evolving with it, or you're getting left behind in the ideas and beliefs of yesterday!
In fact, I recommend following some kind of continuous improvement model just because it'll make sure you:
- Are and stay happy
- Live a fulfilling life
- feel proud of yourself
Let's take a closer look!
Happiness
"But I am happy!" Let me challenge that. I don't believe that you're happy. I believe that you're comfortable. "Well, isn't 'being happy' about 'being comfy'?" In a way, yes. It's about being comfortable in yourself by knowing that you can make yourself happy!
"But I am happy!" Are you really? Look at all your dreams and desires, are you going for them? What about your purpose? Are you fulfilling it? I believe that true happiness comes from willingly pursuing what it is you desire!
"But what if I fail?" Then that's where having a continuous improvement model comes in. We fail because we are not big enough to succeed. If the problems we face are too hard - It's time to improve ourselves so that we make the problems easier to solve!
"Well, how do we do that?" It starts and ends with continuous self improvement. Start finding ways to improve yourself so that you can genuinely have what it is you desire. True happiness comes from this adventure of improving yourself towards getting what you want!
Living Fulfilled
"But my life is fulfilled!" Okay, let's get serious right now - if you had $4 million in your bank account and 5 years to live, is there anything you'd be doing differently?
If there is then how about setting it right? Well, when you're constantly improving you can! Not only that but what are some amazing experiences you'd like to have? How about eating breakfast in Paris?
Or riding a race car? Or how about living overseas? Well if you understand the art of goal setting and achieving them, you can make those experiences real!
After all, you won't live forever. Isn't it about time you racked up some amazing life experiences? Why not start now? By doing more than just asking 'what is continuous improvement' you can start checking items off that bucket list now!
Feeling Proud
When was the last time you had a good look in the mirror and faced yourself? What's it like when you look at yourself in the eyes? Can you give yourself a not of approval? Or do you shy away?
How about starting to feel proud of yourself again? Why not look back at the last five years or your life and feel good instead of worrying about all those things you could have done but didn't want to?
In any case, continuous improvement puts you in situations worth feeling proud about! Yup, I'd cheer for you if you went to ask for a date with that person you've been afraid of asking out for a while now! ;-)
My Conclusion
- It's powerful!
- It's inspiring!
- It's something worth doing if you want to live happy, proud and fulfilled at the same time!
Do yourself a favor and start with getting the nearest self improvement book! Read it and let's start changing your life! Is 90 days enough time? It's more than enough time!
