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Why do “self improvement books” have dumb titles ?

May 29th, 2008
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Clo ! asked:


Today I went to the library and checked the “self improvement” section. I am a firm believer, that there is always something that someone can improve him/herself. The titles of those books shocked me!!

“How to talk to a moody partner”
“How to stay sober and succeed”
“How to date and actually marry the person”
“How to wake up and smell the flowers”
So many “how to”…meanwhile, the “Home &Garden” section, was a keeper ! Everyone was buying “how to plant tomatoes and how to cook them” !

ERMA

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Looking for a good literary agent or publisher for a great and unique little self-improvement book Brian?

May 3rd, 2008
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HBTGREAT asked:


This is a ‘how to’ apply the principles of ‘The Secret’, which is incomplete.

DELORIS

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How important is self-improvement and how does your religion (or lack of) contribute to it?

May 1st, 2008
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Spiral asked:


Do you view too much self-improvement and individualism as selfish or “secular”? If so what would you much rather do?

How does your religion or lack of contribute to your views on that (if at all)?

ROSLYN

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Can you help with free time advice (self improvement or vacation?)?

May 1st, 2008
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Renys Mom asked:


As a single lady I get some free time, but I have a bit of a dilema. Most of the time I use my free time to somehow improve (either work on improving my dwelling or do investing), or do something useful, very seldom do I sit around. However, I really think I should take vacations as I need to make some pleasant memories. But then I see that time as wasted because I didn’t “improve” my situation in some way. I need to find a healthy balance. Any ideas here (and yes I know many of us don’t have a moment to spare!)

ROBERT

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