The Dream S3 E1: Becoming a #Boss
Sep 13, 2023
Explore the intense work retreat experience of a self-proclaimed top network marketer, including brutal hikes and late-night hypothermia. Discover the surprising twist of a beach adventure with glowing plankton. Uncover manipulation and irresponsibility displayed by a leader. Critique the criticism of privilege in the self-help industry while discussing the power of self-belief and changing one's life hack.
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Grueling Colombia Hike Anecdote
- Jessie Lee Ward led her coaching clients on an unexpected gruelling 15-hour hike in Colombia.
- Despite health issues among attendees, she pushed them to continue, manipulating their experience for a "breaking" test.
Beware Gurus’ Sensational Marketing
- Do not trust sensational language used for marketing by life coaches and gurus.
- Question narratives that exaggerate as they often mask manipulative intentions.
Cult of Personality in Self-Help
- This story reveals a cult of personality behind some self-help leaders.
- It's hard to discern if they genuinely help or crave control over minds and money.