Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. - Proverbs 17:28
Some chess players dream of improvement, others plan their improvement, and still others complain about not improving. Perhaps some introspection may be useful...
What chess lectures do you watch?
What chess blogs are you subscribed to?
What chess books are you reading?
What chess clubs are you attending?
Learning from other players' mistakes can be much more efficient than playing many games and learning from your own mistakes. One may recall Frederic Friedel on the Perpetual Chess Podcast explaining how Anand was elated to have access to the world's first computer databases, but I digress...
Even if you are trying to improve your game, how many good chess books, articles, etc. have you read? Does the following quote sound familiar?
Never interrupt your enemy while he is making a mistake. - Napoleon Bonaparte
If it sounds familiar, how have you applied it in your own games? Do you predict what your opponent is planning, and/or do you form your own plans? Or are your plans centered entirely around winning on the clock? Is winning all that matters to you, or do you analyze your games and try new ideas so you can improve over the long term?
We can talk about openings all day, but do endgames matter? When did you last review your Insights? Do you study endgames?
Finally... what do you want to do with chess? Is it more enjoyable to compete, to study, to teach, or simply to watch?
Sometimes r/chess is hilarious, and the funniest comments aren't always at the top.
