2006-11-10 02:40:14 · 15 answers · asked by Inno 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
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2006-11-10 03:10:00 · update #1
No, there is a great deal of valuable information in some of them. And if they are encouraging and empowering, go for it. Nothing wrong with wanting to be the best you can be. In understanding one self, you are better able to deal with others in a relationship. Good luck and God bless
2006-11-10 02:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How-To books, like how to plant a garden or how to invest in stocks, etc are not embarassing at all. If you want to learn how to do something, go fot it. I think it's the self-help books that are embarassing to be seen with. If people see you with books like "How to Overcome Paranoia" or "Improving Sex Life" - it's a little difficult to look like you have dignity. LOL. But if you need the help, who cares what a bunch of strangers think, right?
2006-11-10 12:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by -:- Masha -:- 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its about how to improve yourself physically / psychologically, etc .... then YES.... it certainly is. It shows clearly that you have an unstable self-image, and that is something that unscrupulous individuals may seek to exploit if you let them know it.
Only you know yourself... and getting just one person's extensive opinion on how you should be and what you should be doing with your life is going to taint your world-view in a direction that likely isn't well adapted to you. Getting the opinions of various people and working aspects of them to suit yourself is fine.... but you shouldn't take too much from just one source.... as all people are different and operate slightly differently.
On the other hand.... if its basically a manual for... say.... a type of computer programming language.... or a "how to paint" book or something, then thats just fine and nothing to be ashamed of.
2006-11-10 10:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think so. I read them all the time. There is nothing embarrassing about trying to become a better, stronger person in life.
But, I also don't usually bring my self-help books to work to read either. I believe in privacy.
2006-11-10 10:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by diego 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. It just means that you are trying to improve yourself and taking the initiative to learn about stuff that you are clueless about. I read lots of self-help books among other stuff and I'm proud to lug it everywhere I go.
2006-11-10 10:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by reut 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All I ever read is self-help books!
Check out www.personalmba.com for a great list of books! I would also recommend the book "How to Read a Book" 1567310109 before reading self-help books.
2006-11-10 10:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by RyRy 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not at all, I enjoy them a lot. What kind of person doesn't want to improve themself? Keep it up! Have you read anything good lately? Want some suggestions?
2006-11-10 10:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by czekoskwigel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. People who are not trying to improve themselves should be embarrassed. Although they don't have answers just clues.
2006-11-10 10:58:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it’s something to be proud of. It shows that you are willing to teach yourself and acquire knowledge on subjects that you do not know about.
2006-11-10 10:44:53 · answer #9 · answered by swish 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. You are trying to better yourself and you should be proud of that. Don't worry about what others think.
2006-11-10 10:43:36 · answer #10 · answered by Jer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋