build upon yourself

Phrasal-verb Personal growth

Meaning

to improve or develop your skills, knowledge, or character based on what you already have

Example Sentences

You should always try to build upon yourself and become a better version of who you were yesterday.

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to make something by putting materials together; to construct
on or immediately after
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection

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