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The Illusion of Self-Help: A Critical Look at the Motivational Industry
January has arrived, and with it comes a flurry of compilation videos and self-improvement content flooding platforms like YouTube. As the self-help industry continues its astronomical growth—valued at over $40 billion in 2023 and projected to double by 2032—one must wonder about the legitimacy and efficacy of these programs. Are they genuinely helping individuals change their lives, or merely profiting off their discontent?