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Scheduling Just 15 Minutes of 'PersonalDevelopment Time' Into Your Calendar Can Change Your LifeSuccessful people don’t grow by accident, they grow by design.Successful people don’t grow by accident, they grow by design.When you schedule personaldevelopment time on purpose, you are making time to design the life you want.You are essentially who you create yourself to be.Once you embrace the “growth” habit, you will improve your way of life.You will think differently.Your approach to situations and problems in life will change.You will question your daily choices because you will expose yourself to different models of thinking.Your perspective and worldview will shift.You will be able to deal with setbacks or obstacles better.You will become your best self when you focus on YOU!In the words ofLao Tzu, “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength;mastering yourself is true power.”Know yourself and seek improvement.When you make your personal goalsas important as your professional goals, achieving balance is a natural result.Design yourself. Design yourfutureYour current self versus your ideal self.How are they similar and how are they different?A better you, won’t just happen!In his new book,High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That WayBrendon Burchardsaid, “Often, the journey to greatness begins the moment our preferencesfor comfort and certainty areoverruled by a greater purpose that requires challenge and contribution.”My approach to life and living it has changed in recent times because I respect “me” time. My ‘personal development’ is important to me because it keeps me relevant.Take time for “you” because,the better you become, the less time it takes you to achieve your goals.There are so many ways to embrace the lifelong learning habit that can makeyou a better person.I personally enjoy taking productive breaks on purpose, making time to think, taking long walks, reading books and articles, watching TED videos, and listening to podcasts.A lot of the time when I am not writing, I am reading. It’s personally fulfilling.I do anything to make me a better person than I was yesterday. Choose activities that inspire you, fulfill you, orhelp you meet a personal goal.There are courses you can take.Never stand still. You shouldconstantly search for more effective approaches in life and better ways to solve the same problems.Go back to cultivating your curiosities. Nourish your dormant talent.It will also facilitate an understanding of yourself.