text: Though a controversial figure who presents himself as a guru, his books attract a wide range of readers. The principles he boosts have had the effect of establishing him as a leader in the other self-improvement circles. However, there have always been critics who question the methods that he adopts. Deepak Chopra critics claim that he takes a random approach to self-improvement through motivational saying and self explanatory books. They also point out that his teachings contradict the common belief that knowledge alone will lead to self-improvement.
  Deepak Chopra's method of attaining personal development isn't far removed from other medication practices. His basic premise is that you can achieve a state of personal development by fostering positive believing in oneself and boosting one's self-confidence level. By applying such teachings as the eight-limbed ladder of self-help, one can attain self-actualization, which in turn leads to the achievement of the aims set by the mind. Therefore, Deepak Chopra presents himself as a prominent figure within the alternative medicine community.
  However, this doesn't necessarily mean Deepak Chopra's influence goes beyond the boundaries of alternative medicine. He's still very much a part of the mainstream health care community. For Instance, when he published the book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, he used the book to launch an initiative for the United States Army. The book was later turned into a television series and currently has over one million copies in print. There is even a movie version of the publication available on DVD.
  In addition, Deepak Chopra continues to hold many credentials outside of the classroom. For example, he's the author of numerous medical publications and is a certified chiropractic doctor. In addition, Deepak Chopra is a former contestant on the reality TV series"Survivor." In this series, he was portrayed as a contestant who fought with a severe heart condition. As a result of this, he held many talks about improving one's self-health through diet books, seminars, and speaking engagements.
  One of the things that Chopra's talk radio shows address is self-improvement. Many of his books and videos address this matter. He discusses how to use the ability of the mind to address some of the difficulties we encounter in our own lives. For instance, he talked about the need to change our negative mindset. According to Chopra, if we continue to think this way, then we'll remain stuck in our distress.
  But some people may wonder whether there's any validity to the idea of motivational self-improvement. In answer to this question, the answer is that while the notion of self-improvement may be new to most people, self-help in general is a relatively long tradition. Many ancient philosophies, spiritual texts, and motivational speakers have addressed the dilemma of self-improvement. Most of these have also tried to make sense of the idea of motivation and self-improvement.
  By way of example, a number of the very best speakers will address issues like self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and perseverance. All these are important and can contribute to our overall happiness and well-being. What many speakers do is emphasize that there are many ways to approach self-improvement. They encourage us to think of what it means to be motivated. As they say,"motivation begins with a desire to change."