You cannot achieve greater success in life unless you, yourself, are taking steps towards self-improvement. Self-improvement can come in the form of becoming healthier, more well read, better educated, and boosting your motivation. On the most basic of levels, self-improvement is about making a better you. The better you are always going to be in the best possible position to achieve something better. Improving oneself does require being honest and self-motivated. Those who have these traits may go far in life.