self cultivation

/ˌsɛlf ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of improving yourself through education, practice, and personal development.
    • She dedicated her free time to self-cultivation, learning new skills and languages.
    • Many ancient traditions emphasize self-cultivation as a path to wisdom.
    • Reading philosophy is a form of self-cultivation.
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