Psychobabble by Stephen Briers Summary
Overview of Psychobabble
Psychobabble exposes the self-help industry's myths with clinical precision. Challenging our obsession with self-esteem, Stephen Briers asks: What if happiness isn't our natural state? This provocative critique offers a refreshingly evidence-based approach to personal growth beyond quick-fix promises.
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The Mirage of Simple Solutions in a Complex World
Ever nodded along to a self-help guru's advice, only to find their five-step solution didn't actually solve your complex problem? You're not alone. We're surrounded by a multi-billion-dollar self-improvement industry that has infiltrated every corner of our lives. From talent shows featuring contestants' "personal journeys" to bestselling books promising transformation through seven habits, psychological concepts have become the invisible scaffolding of modern life. This cultural shift has been so complete that we rarely question whether these ideas actually help-or whether they're creating impossible standards that leave us feeling perpetually inadequate. As Oscar Wilde wisely noted, "The truth is rarely pure and never simple." Yet simplicity is exactly what most self-help promises in our increasingly complex world.
The Self-Esteem Delusion We All Buy Into
When Emotional Expression Becomes a Liability
The EQ Myth: What Really Drives Success?
The Paradox of Goal-Setting and Happiness
The Myth of Emotional Independence
Beyond the Tyranny of Positive Thinking
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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