Naïve Cynicism is why you failed Self Improvement 

Good food for thought. I think our mind is quite creative in giving us reasons why not to do something it doesn't really enjoy to do. And now in this day and age there are opposing opinions on everything, so it is easy to find something that sports your worldview even if it is incorrect. I think the "intelligent" way is to try stuff, track progress and see if it works (for you). That is why a lot of people start their improvement with some physical training. Because this approach is kind of obvious and also you can easily see with your eyes people who changed what they are doing making physically visible chamges. Btw when i am writing this, i am starting to think about cynicism as a self defense of laziness and cowardice. It let's you not do anything to change yourself ot the world for better and still feel kind of good about yourself. When I am with