Books How a Meditation Book Took Off … Despite Barbara Walters’ Skepticism Author, podcaster, and self-help guy Dan Harris reflects on his hit meditation book, 10% Happier, 10 years after it ...

For a good chunk of my life, I thought self-help books were a scam. They hawked simple five-step solutions for how to “get the guy,” “10x your productivity” or “discover a new you.” ...

10. They Use Self-Deprecation To Prevent Any Criticism Strategic self-criticism becomes a preemptive shield against legitimate feedback in the “nice guy” playbook.