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self-help

[self-help, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈhɛlp, ˈsɛlf- /


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He was commissioned to ghostwrite several other motivational books including “Passion, Profit, & Power” for hypnotist Marshall Sylver and “The Slight Edge” for self-help expert Jeff Olson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Thomas emphasized personal responsibility and self-help and he demanded equality of opportunity rather than guaranteed equality of results,” Woodson wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Publishers are adjusting their advance payments for some nonfiction titles, though certain self-help, memoir and specific political titles remain strong sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The foundation said nearly 700,000 people went on to access its Stop It Now resources, which offer confidential advice and self-help tools - a figure some experts say is disappointingly low.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

She gave me some self-help book, and I threw it on the ground, but I was mad.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King




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