Self-Development as Balm

"Acceptance, compromise, courage when really required — these are all noble and important and at the far other end of the spectrum from laughter.

But the balm that beats all, for the problems that really plague us interpersonally and professionally, is self-development. Nothing sends challenges packing quicker than a little introspection and self involvement."

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Full article:

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/05/05/self-development-as-balm/