Should people strive to improve themselves? Or people should learn to appreciate the things they have and who they are. This essay explains why I believe people should strive to improve themselves, beyond considering the things they have and the person they already are. In addition to presenting my personal opinion, this essay will explain why striving to improve yourself is superior to simply learning to appreciate the things you have and who you are. You should improve yourself because every person in life should at least try to improve something about themselves. No one in the world can ever be perfect, but not being perfect doesn't stop you from improving yourself. "As long as a person does not desire to be transformed into someone else, but rather to refine some part of themselves, then they will transcend the average. So give it all you have, dream big, take risks, and appreciate everything." moment when you advance and mature to become a better you" (1). Everyone has some kind of problem that holds them back, whether it is anger, anxiety, phobia, etc. You should always try to do your best to improve your problems, which will make you a better person. Not only is it good for you, but it can also be good for others and can help you advance along the path of life. Although you should strive to improve yourself, you must also appreciate what you have. Improving yourself is not about wanting more or being “greedy”. You have to appreciate everything you have and still improve yourself. You should appreciate yourself, your family and your property. This appreciation is what... middle of paper... things you have are definitely beneficial because they make you not so greedy and/or not wanting more, or not needing it. I would like to share my opinions on the topic at hand. In my opinion people should accept who they are and not try to change. I believe they should strive to improve themselves, but only in physical terms. Appreciating who you are is an important thing not only for yourself but also for others and for your daily life.1. http://gwa4gnusblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/is-it-better-for-people-to-accept-who-they-are-and-what-they-have-or-should-people- always strive-to-improve-yourself/2. http://www.essayforum.com/writing-feedback-3/sat-essay-strive-better-themselves-accept-they-have-39177/3.http://www.bubblews.com/news/2401995- It's-better-for-people-to-accept-who-they-are-and-what-they-have-or-should-always-try-to-improve-themselves