The Self-Development Paradox
Bin Day Blues - Rick Lockwood | August 2025
The Self-Development Paradox (and How to Escape Its Claw)
Ever feel like the more “self-developed” you try to be, the worse you feel? Like you're stuck between wanting to improve and just wanting a nap? You’re not broken—welcome to the self-help paradox. One minute you're inspired, the next you're spiralling because you're not journaling, meditating, manifesting, and building your empire by Wednesday. This video cuts through that chaos. No gurus, no yelling, no toxic positivity—just a real, slightly messy, totally human take on growing without losing your mind.
Why You Need This Video!
If you’re stuck in a loop of trying to “be better” while secretly feeling worse, you’re not alone—and you don’t need to scrap the whole self-development thing. You just need a better map. This video is your reset button. It offers five grounded mindset shifts to help you ditch the burnout, perfectionism, and pressure—and feel good about making progress again. No fake-it-’til-you-make-it energy here. Just clarity, calm, and a little breathing room.
What You’ll Learn:
Why chasing perfection is a trap (and how to finally opt out)
How to set fewer, simpler goals that don’t make you want to scream
The subtle art of ignoring everyone’s opinions—especially Gary from LinkedIn
Why staying present beats obsessing over your 10-year plan
How to define your version of progress (and feel proud of it)
How to spot burnout before it knocks you flat
By the end of this video, you’ll walk away with five solid, sanity-saving tools to approach personal growth with more self-compassion, less pressure, and a lot more freedom. It’s not about becoming your “best self”—it’s about becoming your real one.
Video credit Bin Day Blues