What happens when you follow 100 self-help books to the letter? (with Kristen Meinzer)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Beware of the self-help industry's circular pyramid scheme
The self-help industry often operates in a circular manner where individuals sell online courses on how to sell courses, creating a cycle that questions the credibility of the content. This circularity extends to life coaching, where some businesses profit by selling certifications to become life coaches, rather than providing genuine coaching services. These 'certifications' are not nationally recognized or accredited, leading to a situation akin to a pyramid scheme, focused more on recruiting new coaches than actually coaching individuals in need.
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