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self-help paradox

The age-old conundrum of "people who seek self-improvement vs. people who need self-improvement" --- generally speaking, the people who are conscientious and unashamedly self-examining enough to actively seek ways to improve themselves do not really need to self-improve very much, whereas the people who truly do need to improve themselves will not admit that they even HAVE a self-inadequacy problem, and so they arrogantly/impatiently refuse to seek or accept help in improving their character or behavior (think, the infamous "getters gettin' got" conversation between Madea and Dr. Phil).

Client, to counsellor, at the outset of their weekly meeting: Breaker one-five for reality check --- come on back?
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!

by QuacksO February 03, 2017


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by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim April 22, 2025


help the german teacher is keeping me in his basement

no please really help me I'm being keep in L1026, 36419 Geisa, Deutschland help

help the german teacher is keeping me in his basement

by XX_Adolf_XX November 12, 2020


Hit vanilla cream to help out with your self esteem

(a black person, undeniably a male) to ejaculate and rub their semen on themselves to try to look white.

Hit vanilla cream to help out with your self esteem

by DefinitionsPlug June 12, 2024


Second Helping

Dating someone that looks like your ex.

Second Helping: Jenny is now dating John, who looks identical to her ex Clarke. Coincidence? We think not.

by Resolutes November 02, 2019


can you help us with this?

What Urban Dictionary Asks You To Do (You Don’t Have To) After You Wrote A Definition.

Can You Help Us With This? I Can’t Decide Add It Keep Out

by WasTotallyBornOnApril8 December 02, 2020


no ones around to help

IS A FRICKING SONG, A FRICKING REAMIX, A FRICKING meme???????? A ANIMAL CROSSING VERSION OF SMUG DANCE, AND SOME OTHER STUFF.... probably...… i don't wAnA research. although the main aspect of this is BOB THE PURP CAT, HE IS THE BETTER THAN fucking raymold ( he doesn't deserve the frick)and thats all i got

no ones around to help im not sure at this point and im afraid to ask

by someone else thats not u February 10, 2021