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FreshOverlord
11/23/17 2:27:47 PM
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are self-help books legitimate or just a way of fooling gullible people into buying something that doesn't help them?


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Post your reasoning for your answer itt.

As for me, I believe in them. Not all of them, but some of them have legitimate advice. Stuff like Rich Dad, Poor Dad is ok. Think and Grow Rich isn't.
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Nomadic View
11/23/17 2:31:17 PM
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They exist.
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FreshOverlord
11/23/17 8:42:38 PM
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PesticideDream
11/23/17 8:51:10 PM
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Like everything, some are legit, some are BS. I try to avoid ones with philosophies like "just tell yourself everyday you're awesome and you'll BE awesome!". Positive talk is good, but it's just a band-aid if you're in a shitty place mentally.

I really loved Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It's about improving yourself first and foremost, and then goes on to improve your social skills. I've received a lot of positive remarks from people after I've tried following the advice in the book, from friends and from managers/supervisors at work.
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Boo_Guy
11/23/17 9:18:46 PM
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They can definitely be helpful. Some people just need guidance, especially in this day and age.

We all need hope and to live for some kind of purpose. Self help can help guide us towards those things.
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Xelltrix
11/23/17 9:39:36 PM
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I don't think they exist.
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Syntheticon
11/24/17 12:47:26 AM
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That's not self-help, that's help. There is no such thing as self-help. If you did it yourself then you didn't need help.
-George Carlin
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FreshOverlord
11/24/17 8:57:11 PM
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PesticideDream posted...
I try to avoid ones with philosophies like "just tell yourself everyday you're awesome and you'll BE awesome!". Positive talk is good, but it's just a band-aid if you're in a s***ty place mentally.


I agree with this.

Syntheticon posted...
That's not self-help, that's help. There is no such thing as self-help. If you did it yourself then you didn't need help.
-George Carlin


that's kinda cynical
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GeneralZhao
11/24/17 9:19:09 PM
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Boo_Guy posted...
They can definitely be helpful. Some people just need guidance, especially in this day and age.

We all need hope and to live for some kind of purpose. Self help can help guide us towards those things.

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WalkingPlague
11/24/17 9:20:53 PM
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FreshOverlord posted...
Post your reasoning for your answer itt.

As for me, I believe in them. Not all of them, but some of them have legitimate advice. Stuff like Rich Dad, Poor Dad is ok. Think and Grow Rich isn't.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCsM35H9TFA
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