In this video, I expose the dark side of the self-improvement industry and how it exploits people's pain and insecurities for profit. Using Andrew Tate as an example, I reveal how he and others use predatory tactics that promise success but lead to unfulfilled lives. I also dive into the trap of relentless self-optimization, which pushes people to constantly improve, causing burnout and dissatisfaction. Instead, I offer Aristotle’s timeless wisdom from "Nicomachean Ethics" as a healthier path to healthy self-improvement.
0:00 Self-Improvement Is Full of Predators
4:08 Self-Optimization Is a Trap
8:26 The Ideal Life According to Aristotle
11:14 You Need to Be a Good Person
13:20 It Isn't Enough to Just Be Smart