I don't believe one's entire past needs to be examined under the microscope in C, but one does have to look at past mistakes / regrets that one has not addressed so as to not to keep doing the same things that bring about the same bad outcomes. Then one can understand better the direction they need to look to find the solutions.
I'm with you there.
My concern is with what was implied by the C - that his childhood needed to be examined. This is where I begin to quibble.
I agree with you, that the more we can learn from our mistakes, bad habits and self defeating behavior, the greater the stride can be made toward substantial personal progress.
