Discovering Who You Are

By Michael W

Do you know who you truly are?

 

Have there been times in your life that just haven't gone the way you thought they should have? Do you wonder why?

 

When you get to know yourself, your values, your beliefs, how you are perceived and then understand what you can do to make the changes in your life that will enable you to be successful, you have discovered your true self.

 

There are some simple and not so simple things that you can do that will start you on your journey of self-discovery. This is not an easy journey to start but the outcome is worth the effort.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael W
• Release date: Apr 8, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215827963

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Introduction

Self-knowledge leads to greater success.

It may seem boring getting to know yourself. You have spent your whole life with yourself, what else do you need to learn? There won't be any surprises for you to discover.

While you are not alone feeling this way, you are wrong. 

You actually know a lot less about your life than anyone else as well.

We don't want to look at our lives so we don't see ourselves very well. We are a little afraid of what we will find. It is easier to turn on the television, get a snack or watch online videos so that we don't see the truth about ourselves.

Knowing yourself, no matter how unpleasant the truth may be, is the secret to your greater success.

Understanding yourself enables you to:

Have more control over yourself

Avoid any weaknesses you may have and some common pitfalls

Understand and work with your negative habits

Your relationships are healthier

You will be on a life path that suits you

Be able to find happiness and enthusiasm

You are probably suffering from a case of mistaken identity like most people.

The American Dream is sold as a one-size-fits-all solution. You may have a job you don't like but you can't figure out what else you would rather be doing.

You don't know why, but you are repeating the same mistakes over and over. If you do recognize the mistakes you are repeating, you don't understand why you are making them or what you can do to change them.

Without having self-knowledge, success is more challenging.

If you want to be highly successful, you need to: 

Set meaningful and big goals

Use your strengths and avoid any of your weaknesses

Use a productive method to deal with stress

Keep yourself motivated

Overcome fear

Keep going

If you know yourself, these things are easier to achieve. You rely more on luck when you don't have self-knowledge.

To learn more about yourself and the opportunities for success, you have some areas that you should consider.