September is Self-Improvement Month, and on this episode, we dig into what real personal growth truly looks like — beyond feel-good quotes and routines. I sit down with Dina Ovsepian to hear how law school, of all things, became her experiment in self-growth. Dina shares honest lessons about how big changes come from doing uncomfortable things, and why logic and resilience sometimes outweigh pure emotion.
If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if self-improvement advice is actually serving you, or how to set up a framework for real, lasting change, you’ll get a lot from this conversation. We talk about why it’s so tempting to get stuck in the “talk” of growth without actually taking action, and Dina explains the difference between consuming self-help content and committing to something concrete that pushes your limits.
Specifically, you’ll learn:
How to separate real progress from the illusion of it when building your personal brand or platform.
The importance of knowing yourself first before following any “one-size-fits-all” strategy.
Practical steps for combining mindset work with tangible action to see growth, not just dream about it.
Connect with Dina Ovsepian
Website: https://bio.site/dinamikaela
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dina_mikaela
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muse.ology/#
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome and What Self-Improvement Means
01:00 Dina’s Law School Growth Experiment
02:53 Lessons in Logic and Resilience
05:18 Before and After Law School
08:45 Struggles With Building a Platform
10:56 When to Listen to Yourself
13:25 The Danger of Doing Without Purpose
15:32 Consumption vs. Real Change
16:31 Why Mindset Alone Isn’t Enough
19:27 Building a Framework of Small Wins
21:46 Law School Lessons for Life
23:29 Know Thyself: The Real Advantage
25:39 Testing Your Limits Through Experience
27:07 Routines, Success, and Personal Fit
29:34 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Dina