10 Personal Development Lessons for Life

In my mid twenties my life was a mess! Directionless, lost and confused was my state. I was constantly depressed, angry and lived in regret of missed opportunities. I was living with body dysmorphia and struggling mentality. Consequently, I was addicted to anything that could provide me instant gratification to escape my reality and numb my pain. I viewed the world as a dangerous place and built a fortress around me to ensure that no one could get past the armor that protected me each day. I was emotionally impenetrable. My relationships were merely surface bound. My inner world was crumbling. Trauma and past hurts that I had swept under the carpet, consumed my world. Each night when my head hit the pillow I cried myself asleep praying for someone to end my pain.

Twenty years on I do not recognize the man that I was once. Today my life is vision and purpose lead. Love and passion fill my world. Possibility and hope have become my way of being. The tears I cry today are tears of joy and pride. Personal development truly saved and transformed my life.

In this article I highlight key realizations that I have learned and more importantly applied, as a result of my 20+ year personal development journey. Personal development can save and transform your life. I hope that these learnings may assist someone who may be struggling in life and needing a…