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The Jordan Harbinger Show

160: Why Does Self-Help Make You Feel Terrible? | Deep Dive

Feb 14, 2019
01:00:23

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Quick takeaways

  • Beware of self-help that prompts negative emotions, not genuine growth.
  • Differentiate between actionable self-help and motivational 'hustle porn' for lasting improvement.

Deep dives

Self-Help and Its Double-Edged Sword

Self-help is explored as a love-hate buzzword topic that can have negative effects despite its good intentions. The commercialization and competitive nature of self-help can lead to feelings of inadequacy and pressure to continuously improve, often fueled by influencers and societal expectations. This episode delves into the pitfalls of self-help by exposing how it can manipulate emotions and sell aspirational lifestyles rather than providing practical tools for genuine personal growth.

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