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The Questions of Self-Help and Happiness with Ruth Whippman
The One You Feed
The Problem with the Self-Help Narrative of Personal Responsibility
This chapter discusses the flaws in the self-help narrative that places sole responsibility for emotions on individuals, without acknowledging systemic factors. They critique a pie chart that attributes 40% of happiness to personal effort, highlighting errors in the data. The chapter explores the need for a balance between personal responsibility and collective solutions.
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