Hello ZMasterNCreator

Thank you for your very interesting comments.

I know very little about NLP. The subject does sound interesting.

I hope you don't mind that I decided to make a few comments and observations in relation to your writings.

Judging from your comments I personally feel that the NLP you undertook from what appears to be a relatively young age, has actually served a purpose in your life. You may feel that as a result this has "held you back" but I believe that from your comments you are now years ahead in maturity. Coming to the realisation that most of the information in this world is irrelevant unless you have a distinct purpose or need for such information really does put miles ahead of the "competition".

Most "average" people probably don't have this realisation until they are double or possibly triple your age. Don't be too hard on yourself. You may feel like you are "behind" because you actually took a great leap forward and are now just in cruise mode. Your journey has only really just begun and with your new approach life will take on new meaning.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to improve one's self, provided there is meaningful purpose. It's also part of natural instinct. We are driven (to varying degrees) to better ourselves physically, mentally and to some extent, spiritually. I believe this comes back to a basic survival instinct which in the modern world has evolved into a need to improve one's life via physical activity, education and general self improvement. It's tremendously difficult to ignore this instinct as it seems to be embedded within ourselves.

Some of us seem to be driven more than others to survive and thrive in a world full of "competition". Without competition we would loose the urge to strive for continued improvement. Without a drive we would loose the desire to do most things, and I believe the extremity of loosing such desire would eventually see the demise of human beings.

The fact that you, me, and many others in this world desire more than just a "basics" is actual proof that our instinct for survival is strong. Stronger in some more than others. It's also probably part of a "natural selection" process. Those who strive to improve will eventually do much better in life than those who don't.

And I am not just referring to one's financial position or one's career. I'm referring to the complete person. A person who can see through the fog of life and find true meaning in their lives. Not many people seem to reach this point, or at least not at your age. So it seems you have grown beyond your years and now have the realisation that life isn't all about just knowledge. That's only part of it. You have now turned your experiences and knowledge into wisdom. That's a huge leap forward.

This tends to remind of a quote that sums up our almost unquenchable thirst for self improvement:

Man - A being in search of meaning. Plato