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The author links to a good summary of the 11 points that make up most of self-help books.[1] That's the most useful content in the article. It's worth noting t
by Animats 2y ago
The author links to a good summary of the 11 points that make up most of self-help books.[1] That's the most useful content in the article.
It's worth noting the total absence of collective action from those self-help books. No suggestions to organize a union, or run someone for local office.
[1] https://mashable.com/article/best-self-help-book-advice https://mashable.com/article/best-self-help-book-advice
- 082349872349872 2y agoThose books aren't in the "self help" section, they're over in "mutual aid"? Lagniappe: https://images.cartoonstock.com/lowres/literature-epidemiologist-epidemiology-libraries-library_books-readers-WC901407_low.jpg https://images.cartoonstock.com/lowres/literature-epidemiolo...
- walterbell 2y agoA fun annotation exercise for HN threads!
- Bluestein 2y ago> That's the most useful content in the article. That's perhaps a bit harsh. I have got to - however - indeed thank you for that link: The summary of self help books in there is great, and the 11 points are spot on ...