There’s No One To Blame But You – The True Power of Positive Thinking
Like other self-help gurus of the time, Norman Vincent Peal targeted the lonely travelling salesman. But his message was also marketed to corporate executives, who…
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The Religion of Positive Thinking
The Power of Positive Thinking promised liberation from feelings of inferiority and self-doubt. But did it simply deliver us a new set of demands and…
The Culture of Narcissism and Modern Self-Help
We hear a lot about “Narcissism” these days. Is it because there is more of it around? In his 1979 book, The Culture of Narcissism:…
The Secret Behind Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
It’s time to dive back into the history of self-help and consider its impact on our understanding of how and who we are. In this…
As a Man Thinketh (A History of Self-Help)
I had not heard of James Allen before I started exploring this history of self-help. I saw references to his book, “ As a Man…
Why Common Self-Help Concepts Might Not Work For Highly Sensitive People
In this week’s Gentle Rebel Podcast, I introduced a new project where I’ll be exploring the history of self-help . Where it came from, the…
Exploring the History of Self-Help and the Rise of a Global Industry
I’m starting a project exploring the history of self-help; where the ideas came from, how they’ve changed over time, and what they mean for us…
Toxic Positivity is a Permanent State of Temporary Discomfort
The internet is full of memes about positive thinking. I saw this quote a few days ago:“The only difference between a good day and a…
Why did Mel Robbins conceal the truth of her Let Them discovery?
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I share a video essay about influencer culture, asking where self-help guru Mel Robbins really discovered the…