Guru Ratings
Timothy Miller
Bad.
Remember my ratings criteria. I’m not judging these gurus on “global” or moral values, but very specific criteria. Many of my favorite books would be rated “bad” by my criteria for self-help (probably, because they are not self-help books). My ratings don’t reflect how well an author met his own goals, but how well they met my criteria for useful, accurate self-help.
How to Want What You Have (1996)
This is a 5-page article masquerading as a book.
Miller’s tips on how to change are not too helpful. For example, here’s how to develop compassion:
- Identify non-compassionate thinking.
- Form compassionate thoughts.
- Switch non-compassionate thoughts with compassionate thoughts.
- Act compassionately.
- Smile.
Thanks a bundle, Mr. Ph.D.!