I've been around the self-improvement block a time or two, and over time have noticed a few things either systemically or at the intersection of people and ideas that self improvement gets wrong, and how to fix them.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:01 The Illusion of Perfection
2:16 A One Size Fits All Approach
3:35 Excessive Self-Criticism
5:14 Overemphasis on Productivity
6:04 Ignoring External Factors
7:18 Comparison Culture
8:02 Neglecting the Present