It is easy to dismiss self-help books and those who read them. But not only do we need serious self-help, we must also take self-help more seriously. Valued at $11 billion worldwide, self-help is a ...

For years, the language of self-improvement has followed a familiar script. Be better. Do more. Fix what is broken. Optimise every hour, habit and emotion. While this mindset has fuelled productivity ...

If you’re a reader, and you’re on Instagram, chances are the algorithm has fed you posts promising that “this book will change your life” or touting “five books that made me successful.” These claims ...