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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2023 · 17 MIN

The Problem With Self-Help

from You Need a Coach B*tch · host Chris Hale

I love self-help and have made a career where I get to spend all day thinking about how I can help others improve their lives. But there are some very real problems with believing that we are solely responsible for everything that happens to us in our lives. The self-help industry is a util-billion dollar machine that keeps us dependent on the next guru to show us the path to our best life. Tune in today as I address the two main issues I see with this model. The first is being sold on the belief that we can transcend the human experience. This is a goal that keeps us coming back for more because it’s actually impossible. The second is being sold individual solutions to collective problems. Some things are not in our power to change, and when we focus on those things instead of what is, we are doomed to stay exactly where we are.  Where to find me:  Connect with me on Instagram Check out my website  Sign up for a free consult

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I love self-help and have made a career where I get to spend all day thinking about how I can help others improve their lives. But there are some very real problems with believing that we are solely responsible for everything that happens to us in our lives. The self-help industry is a util-billion dollar machine that keeps us dependent on the next guru to show us the path to our best life. Tune in today as I address the two main issues I see with this model. The first is being sold on the be...

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