Do You Need Self-Improvement Platitudes?

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You may be cringing reading the title of this blog post. You’re likely thinking “self-improvement platitudes? Those are a waste of time. They’re cliche. And they don’t actually help me.”

But you couldn’t be more wrong.

You see, there’s actually a reason why platitudes exist. These platitudes have stood the test of time. Many were created hundreds to thousands of years ago. Yet, they are still commonly said to this day.

Ancient wisdom never becomes irrelevant. The ancient philosophers knew a lot about human nature, which hasn’t changed. Even considering the technological innovations that have revolutionized the world.

Platitudes are useful bits of knowledge… If you actually think about them. And they are even more useful if you apply them to your life.

Let’s dive into the power of platitudes!

What are self-improvement platitudes?

Self-improvement platitudes are statements that are used too often, to the point where their meaning has been watered down by society. People think platitudes are boring and not thought-provoking.

But these statements carry significant moral meaning. People just don’t think about their meaning.