This Week with Introspective
The definition of Improver from the Skills Discovery:
You love looking for ways to do things better.
You prefer not to accept the way things are usually done, as you love to see how you can make things more effective.
You find that you do this very naturally – and a lot of the time!
Questions to help you bring this strength to life:
Where in your life right now do you see the most room for improvement?
What's one process, habit, or approach in your life that's overdue for a rethink?
What would 1% better look like for you this week?
Resources of the Week
Video
The Power of Believing You Can Improve
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Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems.
By Carol Dweck
Article
9 Suggestions for Self-Improvement
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Good character is essential for a good life. Consider these nine pillars of self-improvement.
By Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D.
Book
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A habit expert from Stanford University shares his breakthrough method for building habits quickly and easily.
By Mel Robbins
Strength Story: Sean
The Strength of Improver
Sean's Improver strength means he rarely stops at good enough. Whether he's building a website, developing a newsletter, or supporting startup founders, his instinct is to keep refining until something is genuinely stronger. That same energy shows up in how he works with people — asking questions, challenging thinking, and pushing others toward their best work. He's learned to recognize when something is ready to move forward, but the pull to keep improving never really goes away.
His personal goal: 1% better every day.
Fact of the Week
Small, consistent improvements tend to be more effective than occasional major overhauls.
Research from BJ Fogg and other habit researchers shows that incremental progress strengthens learning, motivation, and long-term performance.
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