Most self-help stuff online is click-baity nonsense which a lot of very analytical people like us see right through. Maybe the HN audience appreciates more ane

Most self-help stuff online is click-baity nonsense which a lot of very analytical people like us see right through. Maybe the HN audience appreciates more anecdotal discussions of what others, like us, have found success with. I think its also because the HN crowd is more curious, introspective and career driven than a lot of other forums.