Alan Watts was a British philosopher specialized in interpreting the Eastern philosophy to the Western community.
I loved to listen some of his audios from time to time.
If you don't know him, take some time to listen to him, I think you will like it...
Here a couple of interesting links to get started:
Why the urge to improve yourself?
Really interesting point of view questioning if we REALLY need to improve ourselves.
How to contact your higher self?