Is Self-Development Making You Selfish? Why “Working on Yourself” Might Be Backfiring

27/08/2025 13 min Episodio 1523
Is Self-Development Making You Selfish? Why “Working on Yourself” Might Be Backfiring

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Episode Synopsis

In a world obsessed with healing, boundaries, and becoming your “highest self,” it’s easy to lose sight of something essential: other people. In this episode, we explore how the self-help industry may be quietly fueling self-absorption—and why the science (and ancient wisdom) tells us that true happiness lies not in endless self-focus, but in connection, compassion, and turning toward others. If you’ve been doing all the “inner work” but still feel disconnected, this conversation might be exactly what you need.

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