[lstodd]

Yup, so one just reads up on psychology, psychiatry and neurophysiology branching into sociology and anthropology, approximately to a graduate level. After which all this self-help looks quite naive. This sure takes 10-15 years, but the result is that you begin to understand wtf is going on around.

[digitaltrees]

Academic literature isn't written to be applied. Some of the books I like the most distill the Academic findings into actionable frameworks. I do agree it's a good idea to also look at the research. But also recognize that the research changes as new studies deepen our understanding or invalidate prior findings.

[lstodd]

> Academic literature isn't written to be applied.

Thank you. You made my point.

[senordevnyc]

Yes, because the PhDs in those fields famously have their lives all figured out and are extremely happy and successful at everything.

[lstodd]

It's your life. To the left there is the tank for those like you. Please jump.

[senordevnyc]

lol, seems like people struck a nerve. I’d assume all your study would have given you more equanimity. Might be time for a self help book.