In his extensive experience, the author observes that individuals often repeat predictable mistakes rooted in childhood behavior patterns and coping strategies. These patterns can trap people into dysfunctional cycles, despite conscious awareness of the need for change. The author highlights that disrupting these cycles is daunting since it challenges one's identity. However, he also notes that while the route to personal improvement is often surprising and unique, meaningful change ultimately comes from genuinely embracing and becoming one's true self.
Most of us are locked into behavior patterns developed in childhood, with coping strategies deeply ingrained and perfected over many years.
You only really change when you become yourself, breaking free from the dysfunctional patterns we unknowingly repeat throughout our lives.
Changing these lifelong patterns is scary because it challenges our identity; we often fear what may happen when we change our behavior.
While people screw up in predictable ways, their paths towards improvement are always unique and surprising, reflecting their personal journeys.
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