The Anti-Bookshelf
Satirical reviews of famous self-help books, written from the perspective of someone who tried the advice and watched it bounce harmlessly off the walls of reality. If you've ever read a self-help book and thought "this doesn't apply to me," congratulations: you're right, and this section is for you.
- I Tried '7 Habits of Highly Effective People' — I Have Zero Habits NowStephen Covey promised seven. I lost the ones I had.
- The Secret Told Me to Visualize Success. I Visualized Pizza Instead.The law of attraction attracted nothing but disappointment.
- I Read 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' and Now I Just Have Two Confused DadsRobert Kiyosaki's parable, honestly examined.
- Daring Greatly While Sitting on the CouchBrené Brown says to be vulnerable. I'm vulnerable to naps.
- Who Moved My Cheese? I Wasn't Done With It.A parable about mice that's really about accepting your layoff.
- Think and Grow Rich: I Thought. I'm Still Here.Napoleon Hill promised wealth through mindset. My mindset is tired.
- The Subtle Art Told Me Not to Care. Mission Accomplished.Mark Manson said to choose what to care about. I chose nothing.
- Awaken the Giant Within (The Giant Hit Snooze)Tony Robbins wants you to unleash your potential. Your potential is sleeping.
- I Tried the 4-Hour Workweek. It Took 60 Hours a Week to Set Up.Tim Ferriss forgot to mention the part where you work constantly to work less.