“The Problem with Self-Help”

By Simon Warrington

In a modern world obsessed with self-improvement, we’re sold the lie that we are broken and in need of fixing. The Problem With Self-Help dares to ask: what if the pursuit of personal growth is the real problem?

Drawing on personal experiences and insights from various teachings, Warrington argues that true fulfillment lies not in perfecting ourselves but in embracing our imperfections and finding a connection with others.

As he dissects the promises and pitfalls of the self-help industry, he advocates for a radical shift—from self-obsession to community engagement.

This book exposes the dangerous illusion of control perpetuated by countless self-help gurus and reveals how relentless self-focus leads us nowhere.

"Self-help books are the pornography of self-improvement. They offer the illusion of a quick fix and feed our insecurities, making us feel inadequate while promising a better life just out of reach." 

Alain de Botton