Eagle-eyed visitors to the site may have noticed a new tagline. I changed it from “Self-Improvement for Realists” to “A Skeptics Guide to Self-Help.”
I feel that this more accurately captures the theme and intended audience of this site. Plus, skeptic is more specific than realist.
I also updated the page on my self-help philosophy from “Self Improvement for Realists” to “Self Improvement for Skeptics.” And I added a new section to that page laying out the difference between skepticism and cynicism.
For your convenience, I’ve copied that section here:
Skeptical self-improvement is not cynicism
You shouldn’t reject everything. Just as we apply our skepticism toward those who say change is magically easy, or those who suggest we have limitless time and energy, we should also apply our skepticism toward those who are fatalistic and say change is impossible.… Read more