Kazuo IshiguroIf you are under the impression you have already perfected yourself, you will never rise to the heights you are no doubt capable of.
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When you think you have found the perfect version of yourself, it is easy to become complacent. You stop working to improve yourself and become a slave to your habits. Instead of constantly pushing yourself to be a better person, you settle for mediocrity. You might think you have nothing left to learn or that there’s no room for growth, but that’s a mindset that will lead you nowhere.
Source: The Remains Of The Day
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