The Self-Help Industry Owes You An Apology

The Self-Help Industry Owes You an Apology by Ankur Jain – Rethinking the Advice You Were Given

What if the advice meant to improve your life has taught you to distrust yourself? The Self-Help Industry Owes You an Apology by Ankur Jain challenges the scripts many of us inherited.

The book questions advice that tells people to measure themselves against fixed timelines, chase passion and treat uncertainty as a problem to be solved.

About This Book

Through the experiences of four characters and a series of practical exercises, Jain explores what happens when the pursuit of approval overrides personal preference.

Instead of prescribing another ideal life, he asks readers to look at the expectations they've absorbed and decide which parts of their lives they actually want to keep.

What You'll Discover

• A critical look at popular self-help advice
• Why fixed timelines and "chasing passion" can backfire
• Four characters whose stories illustrate the pressure to please
• Practical exercises for questioning inherited scripts
• A way to decide what you want to keep in your life

Perfect For

• Readers tired of one-size-fits-all self-help
• Those who feel pressure to meet other people's expectations
• Anyone questioning their goals, timelines or sense of direction
• Fans of reflective, practical personal development

Why You'll Love This Book

The Self-Help Industry Owes You an Apology is a thoughtful, refreshing alternative to formulaic advice. If you want help trusting your own judgement, Ankur Jain offers a considered place to begin.