Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
The Myth of Motivation
Silvio Canale · 2013
59/100
👎 Skip It
The premise here is actually interesting — examining what actually drives motivation rather than handing you a checklist — and the counseling background lends some credibility. Indie publication via Balboa Press means limited editorial oversight and minimal critical attention, so it's hard to know how well it delivers on that premise. Skeptical readers looking for a rigorous alternative to motivational cliches may want to wait for a better-documented option.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety82
Substance / usefulness61
Craft & writing59
Originality59
Evidence & accuracy62
Hype vs delivers55
Age-fit62
👁 Human-eye gut-check55
Penny’s verdict59
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