Self-improvement is important for happiness in life, but also for the maintenance of society. We need competent people to keep the plumbing going! However, it's not all rainbows and sunshine. Improving oneself comes with a cost.As you become better, you inevitably lose people around you. This makes sense philosophically but also mathematically. There's less space at the top of the pyramid, after all!The journey can get lonely, but is it worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices