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SCOUT· 56%41m·2025-12-29·HistorySelf-help Books Throughout History
Stuff You Missed in History Class
The origins of self-help writing are often traced back to ancient times. This episode talks through some early versions of it, the goal-setting advice of a founding father, and the beginnings of the modern self-help genre. Research: Brady, Diane. “Charles Manson’s Turning Point: Dale Carnegie Classes.” Bloomberg…
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