Those at the top prefer to keep the focus on individual growth rather than the betterment of everyone. — The self-improvement industry is pretty broken and anyone who spends even a year or two looking at it can tell some major flaws. Mark Manson — one of the best self-help gurus around — wrote 5 major problems with the industry itself. However I’d like to expand on that list…

From our culture to our own upbringing, there are many habits in relationships that are unnecessary and cause more harm. — For decades now, our schools are under preparing us for the ways of the world. They don’t tell us how to do our taxes. Those in the US will get a mixed experience in sexual education. They don’t prepare us on how to be financially stable. …

Have you ever heard of the shopping cart test? It’s deeper than you think. — Leave them behind or put them back, shopping carts have had an unusual phenomenon where it provides valuable insight into people’s mentality. …

Hard work is a state of mind that can be a blessing and a curse. — People’s definition of hard work varies widely based on a variety of factors. To Elon Musk, hard work constitutes working 80+ hours a week. For me, completing a particular group of tasks before the end of the day is reasonable to achieve. For so many people though, they resonate with…

There is more than just consistency that’s needed. — The kaizen method was something I heard early on in my self-improvement journey and is one of the most brilliant methods I’ve heard and applied in my life. The principle is simple: every single day, make a point of doing one thing that reaches your goal. It suggests that when…

It makes sense. It is the answer to life, the universe, and everything after all. — Burnout has been a massive problem for those who have been working hard or encouraging that kind of work mentality. I’ve said for years how people can only be so productive over the course of the day — and week by extension — and that “hustle culture” is a huge…

Just because you forget things sometimes doesn’t mean it’s due to your age or something is wrong with you. — When it comes to memory in self-improvement, many imply that forgetfulness is a terrible thing to experience or that it’s a sign of old age. I’ve written plenty of articles as a freelance ghostwriter on the subject and provided various memory tips and tricks, on how to recall, and develop…

It’s a simple solution, but getting there is so much harder than it makes it out to be. — A lot of us are overspenders when it comes to our money and the current economic environment doesn't make it any easier. One of the most common complaints that we’re going on about is with housing or gas, or simply the cost of living. In some cases, people offer some…

Here’s a rude awakening that these influencers will never tell you. — For years now, it is believed that in order to live the life you want, it is a requirement to be your own boss. This has been the lifestyle that’s been sold to us time and time again from digital nomads to influencers on social media charging hundreds if not…