The Jordan Harbinger Show 160: Why Does Self-Help Make You Feel Terrible? | Deep Dive
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Feb 14, 2019 AI Snips
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Self-Help and the Feeling of Brokenness
- Self-help makes us feel inadequate because it focuses on our flaws.
- It implies that our "self" needs help, creating a sense of being broken.
Self-Help vs. Other Products
- Self-help targets our identity and character, unlike products addressing superficial needs.
- This focus on our core being makes criticism feel personal and can be very painful.
The Competitive Nature of Self-Help
- Modern self-help often promotes competition, pushing us to be better than everyone else.
- This creates toxic comparison, envy, and a constant sense of inadequacy on social media.