The Obedient Self: A Philosophical Critique of Self-Optimization — The Virginia Truth

The optimized self must remain unfinished, because only the unfinished self consumes, adjusts, updates, and corrects itself. Permanence would be inefficiency.

It is important to know when we’re actually improving something, rather than just changing it. I’m learning to be comfortable with leaving somethings alone. I really don’t need to check out that new notes app or blogging platform. These are just self generated distractions.