Reading this thread sort of reminds me of the smart kids in school who cover up their intelligence for fear of being ridiculed or humiliated.
It's encouraging that so many of you in your early to late twenties have taken to personal development. You are definitely ahead of the pack, because the way you get anywhere in life is to grow personally. Here is something I read my John Maxwell that sticks with me:
Unsuccessful people focus their thinking on survival.
Average people focus their thinking on maintenance.
Successful people focus their thinking on progress.
While I've never hidden my interest in personal growth nor my personal development activities, I do not preach to others about it. I just go with the flow. For me - I'm not happy unless I'm growing so the hell with those who are not growing. They've made their choice and I've made mine.
Lastly, I think it's a shame that anyone feels the need to hide something so positive and favorable. It really says alot about our society.
Kim
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