text: The path of mastery is a lifelong process. We never really arrive at an endpoint. The journey is the reward. The more we grasp this, the easier life gets.
  Most of the suffering in self-improvement (and arguably in life) comes from the fear of failure and the frustration with where we are versus where we’d like to be. Yet the more we focus on our anger and fear, the more we sabotage our personal development and miss out on enjoying the present. No matter where you are, don’t let your goals become a burden. Remember that change doesn’t happen overnight and to celebrate the small wins whenever they come.
  Mentors are a necessity in the path to transformation. Yet be very careful who you choose to mentor you. There are people who have achieved a form of success but who are nevertheless emotionally unhealthy and even toxic. You become who you surround yourself with, so make sure that your mentors exhibit character, not just skill or money.
  Working on strengthening your areas of weakness is all well and good, but make sure that you’re spending the majority of your time and energy on your strengths. Find people who are strong where you’re weak and partner with them. Delegate as much of the work that drains you to others as possible, then focus your unique gifts. Remember that personal development is about becoming your best self, not someone else. You’re not supposed to be good at everything – that’s why we need teams.
  For many of us, our definition of success needs to change. I’ve known a lot of people who were extremely wealthy and yet led miserable lives. Some of these people I still know, while others died young because they didn’t take care of themselves and pursue something that was fulfilling. At the end of your life, you won’t be thinking much about your money. You’ll be wondering whether or not you made an impact.