The age-old conundrum of "people who seek self-improvement vs. people who need self-improvement" --- generally speaking, the people who are conscientious and unashamedly self-examining enough to actively seek ways to improve themselves do not really need to self-improve very much, whereas the people who truly do need to improve themselves will not admit that they even HAVE a self-inadequacy problem, and so they arrogantly/impatiently refuse to seek or accept help in improving their character or behavior (think, the infamous "getters gettin' got" conversation between Madea and Dr. Phil).
Client, to counsellor, at the outset of their weekly meeting: Breaker one-five for reality check --- come on back?
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!
by QuacksO February 3, 2017
Get the self-help paradoxmug. The act of pissing your pants in bed rather than walking down a dark hallway at night to risk being attack by a demon or other entity. (Springtrap is also a common one) Probably the most common childhood fear
Liam: Ay remember when we were kids and we kinda just accepted our fate and pissed ourselves cause we were afraid of Springtrap or Shane Dawson videos or some shit in the hallway? What would you call that?
Jackson: Nighttime Voluntary Self-pissing
Jackson: Nighttime Voluntary Self-pissing
by giddyburger4000 December 2, 2023
Get the Nighttime Voluntary Self-pissingmug. by Elizalet May 9, 2018
Get the self sufficedmug. David Beckham, now that guy exhibits self-estream. I just can't see him getting clammy hands talking to a girl, or not talking to any girl, cause he knows he'll get her...whoever she is and so does she: so he does.
- Self Estream
- Self Estream
by noneseriously10 March 14, 2021
Get the Self-estreammug. by AnderJaxi February 10, 2025
Get the Shadow of former selfmug. Quantum Entanglement of the Self posits that individual consciousness is not an isolated phenomenon but an interconnected network of multiple versions of oneself across time, space, and potential realities. Unlike traditional reincarnation concepts that assume a single soul evolving through successive lifetimes, this perspective suggests that all iterations of "you" exist simultaneously, influencing and interacting with each other across different states of being.
Key aspects include:
Simultaneity: All versions of "you" exist at once, rather than in a linear progression.
Interconnected Influence: Just as entangled quantum particles influence each other regardless of distance, different manifestations of "you" may subtly shape your thoughts, emotions, & choices.
The Mycelial Network of the Self: Consciousness may function like a vast, interwoven intelligence network, akin to how mycelium connects trees in a forest, facilitating unseen communication and influence between different aspects of the self.
Guidance Without Intent: Insights, intuitions, or even synchronicities might not be "messages" from another version of you, but rather a natural, involuntary function of this structure
This model redefines selfhood, suggesting that identity is not confined to a singular, isolated being but rather exists within a fractal pattern of existence, where knowledge and experience are exchanged across multiple instances of the self.
Key aspects include:
Simultaneity: All versions of "you" exist at once, rather than in a linear progression.
Interconnected Influence: Just as entangled quantum particles influence each other regardless of distance, different manifestations of "you" may subtly shape your thoughts, emotions, & choices.
The Mycelial Network of the Self: Consciousness may function like a vast, interwoven intelligence network, akin to how mycelium connects trees in a forest, facilitating unseen communication and influence between different aspects of the self.
Guidance Without Intent: Insights, intuitions, or even synchronicities might not be "messages" from another version of you, but rather a natural, involuntary function of this structure
This model redefines selfhood, suggesting that identity is not confined to a singular, isolated being but rather exists within a fractal pattern of existence, where knowledge and experience are exchanged across multiple instances of the self.
As Alex delved deeper into meditation, he began to experience what felt like glimpses of his other selves across different timelines, a sensation he couldn’t explain, but one that resonated with the idea of the Quantum Entanglement of the Self—realizing that his consciousness might be part of a vast, interconnected network of multiple versions of himself, each influencing the other in subtle ways.
by NakedEdmund February 19, 2025
Get the Quantum Entanglement of the Selfmug. She was making a fried egg sandwich and discovered they were small eggs, the ham want wrapped properly and the bread included seeds, which she didn't like. What followed was a self meltdown of epic proportions.
by Brewton September 24, 2022
Get the Self meltdownmug.