The goal of self-development is to become an ideal, absolutely happy person. It is a myth. It is impossible to be an absolutely happy person for a long period of time, then the whole meaning of this concept is lost: difficulties are also its important component, and everything is cognized in contrast. The main goal of self-development is to achieve harmony through work on oneself, on one's habits, thinking, and lifestyle. The ideal person is a fiction, because all people are very different, each has its own shortcomings. #RandomThoughts