The best way to get somewhere is to first accept where you are. But that doesn't mean stay where you are. Even GPS navigation needs to know where you are to get you where you want to go. Same with the Inner Life. If you want to change some part of yourself, you must acknowledge were you are first. Non-acceptance creates a barrier to actually get to work on yourself. You wouldn't lie to a doctor about your symptoms, or deny them. Even the unfavorable aspects of our selves must be accepted as fact - and use that as a launching pad to improve and progress forward. Accept what is, honestly and thoughtfully. Then, like an Alchemist changing the lead to gold, go to work and transform your weaknesses into strengths.