People make progress when they are serious about philosophy. Some people who do not make progress are affected by externals. To them things like money and reputation are important. You must look within ti make improvement.

We can make choices in life. However some people blame and find fault when things do not seem to go their way in life. With Stoic philosophy it is possible to avoid this by understanding what is in your control.

You must prove things to yourself. When we feel like we are stuck it is most likely caused by external matters. An individual facing problems in life and trying to work on them should not waver or lose focus when making progress. This can result in matters like bad habits.

When one questions their progress fall back on understanding what is within your control. Acceptance in life is the foundation for growth. The biggest obstacle to progress is ourselves. It lies within us to make the choice of what direction we want to take.