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The Allure and Pitfalls of Failure Porn

Why elevating self and savoring the misfortune of others is a dead end street

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Scott Sauls
Jun 09, 2024
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The hunt for self-esteem is everywhere. These days, self-esteem advice can be found in parenting articles, business coaching, and the self-help section of every bookstore. Last I checked, there are over 50,000 related books for sale on Amazon. According to Harvard Business Review:

"Self-esteem is…considered the bedrock of individual success. You can’t po…

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