Devotional with Elder Oaks

Gospel wisdom also dictates that you should refrain from resisting personal change by insisting “that’s the way I am.” Don’t create a barrier to progress by tying yourself to your past experiences or your present capabilities. Saying “that’s the way I am” anchors you to the past or the present, and prevents personal progress. None of us is a finished product. The major message of the gospel is repentance, and repentance means change. Open the door to change in your own life. Look ahead and move on down the road toward better things in yourself.
"Be Wise", Brigham Young University–Idaho Devotional, November 7, 2006