The Surprising Truth of Why We Are Drawn to Self-Help
<p>Stepping into my friend’s apartment was like entering a batter of sophistication meets simplicity. High white ceilings, minimalist furniture. However, it was the secondhand bookshelf that got my attention. Stacked with probably over 200 books, meticulously organized by genre. Academic tomes lined one section, reflecting her work interest. And then there was the self-help section, practically daring me to transform myself into my best version right there — just by staring at it. Who knew enlightenment needed so much paper?</p>
<p>The self-help book market has been a huge segment of the publishing industry for many years, with millions of titles sold every year and its market worth billions of dollars annually.</p>
<p><a href="https://medium.com/journal-of-journeys/the-surprising-truth-of-why-we-are-drawn-to-self-help-b4766f06961a"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>