Self-help covers many areas, and sometimes we may be at a loss on where to begin when it comes to personal growth.

I have been reading a book-a-week on personal growth and development for the past six years, and this book taught me four valuable insights on self-improvement: Seth Godin's book, Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us.

Although the book focuses on opportunities for leadership and leading a tribe, I also gleaned a few insights from other areas of personal development from the author.

If you need a starting point for your work on self-improvement, pay attention to the wisdom of Seth Godin.

Belonging

• We can't help it as human beings; we need to belong.

• People want connection and growth.

• Pay attention to where your desire for belonging is leading you.

• Decide to belong and to lead.

Connect to Make an Impact

• People also want to be part of something that matters.

• Changing the status quo allows you to be remarkable.

• You already have the skills you need to make a difference for others.

• How are you inspiring others through your connections?

Fear, Failure, and Faith

• Fear is the new "F" word.

• People fear blame and criticism more than fear of failure.

• Faith is critical to innovation, leads to hope, and helps us overcome fear.

• Failure is not fatal; own your mistakes - the secret to growth.

Change

• Growth comes from change.

• The status quo is persistent and resistant; defending mediocrity is exhausting.

• Change isn't made by asking permission but made by asking forgiveness. (Godin highlights one of my favorite life principles - It is easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission).

• Keep asking forgiveness and moving forward in growth.