Self-help is the best help.

— Polish Proverb

There are many bloggers and authors out there who make fun of the self-help industry and I certainly understand their point of view.  If nothing else, the question is always raised, “if self-help authors/speakers are so good, why do we keep needing to read/hear from more of them?”  I think I’ve figured out the answer.  They believe that we can succeed more than we do.

For several weeks now, I’ve been listening to a free series of speakers provided by an organization called “Unlimited Wealth.”  Some of the speakers have been a rehash of the same ol’ stuff I’ve heard a million times before, but some of them have brought new ideas to the table.  The price for all of this is that in the middle and at the end of every interview, there is a sales pitch.  The speaker is there to promote their business and they get their shot each time.  Even so, there have been some really good Continue reading » How to Help Yourself