How is personal development different from self actualization?

[CreamCat]

Leo said one should probably pursue personal development and life purpose for 10 years before starting self actualization or enlightenment.

I want to clear up some confusions around the definitions of personal development and self actualization so that my efforts are not misdirected.

Does personal development mean things like curing oneself of addictions, growing muscles, eating healthy, productivity, and career development?

Does self actualization mean enlightenment and living a virtuous life?

Edited July 9, 2018 by CreamCat

[Leo Gura]

I use these terms interchangably.

[CreamCat]

Now I remember that you said one should get some basic external success before seriously pursuing self actualization.

I need to cure myself of some addictions, and I need to launch my new career.

At first, I was impatient. Why do I not pursue success and self actualization at the same time? Now, it makes sense to take success seriously and do some degrees of personal development until my new career becomes stable.

It's difficult to pursue self actualization seriously while I bootstrap my career.

Edited July 9, 2018 by CreamCat

[Jonatan]

Personal development and self actulization are like awakening and enlightenment.

Personal development, awakening=the process

self actaulization, enlightenment = the end goal