The Dark Side of Self-Help and Why We Need to Rethink Our Pursuit of Purpose

Most self-help advice out there isn't helpful and can even harm your mental health. Beware of those who only tell you what you want to hear and not what you need to hear. But don't let that discourage you from seeking out the truly exceptional teachers and writers who can guide you in the right direction.

And as for purpose, it's time to call BS on the self-help gurus who use it to make you feel inadequate and sell you their products. Pursuing your passions and goals is a beautiful thing, but don't let the obsession with purpose bring you down. Keep your expectations in check and remember that progress takes time. As Tony Robbins wisely says, "most overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in a lifetime.