Self-Help? No Thanks! - Ludicrous

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Are you living your best life, or just burning out to the beat of a TED Talk? In this week’s Ludicrous, comedians Will Mars and Radu Isac unpack the nonsense world of self-improvement culture—and invent some ludicrous alternatives of their own.From hustle culture and vision boards to cringe-worthy courses that cost more than therapy, we ask:Is personal growth a scam—or just a really expensive hobby?DISCLAIMER: This podcast will not make you more productive.It may make you feel better about being lazy. Side effects may include cancelling life coach subscriptions.

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Are you living your best life, or just burning out to the beat of a TED Talk? In this week’s Ludicrous, comedians Will Mars and Radu Isac unpack the nonsense world of self-improvement culture—and invent some ludicrous alternatives of their own.From...

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