If Al Pacino really wants to improve and transform himself, the first step is to become aware of the weaknesses which may be holding him back and preventing his evolution. His insatiable appetites, his stubbornness, his grimness, and his reluctance to change are all potential obstacles.

Al Pacino often sets unrealistically high goals for himself and is impractical in his emotional relationships. These tendencies are particularly evident when it comes to his potential romantic partners. In the beginning, he idealizes the person who will put him on a pedestal, but then he may try to dodge commitment. In other life pursuits, he tends to rush into poorly thought-out activities. If he does not alter these tendencies, life will step in to make him slow down and induce him to organize himself with more patience and forethought.