When I was a teenager, I somehow formed the opinion that motivational books were full of fluff, that they were fake and are not really helpful in real-life situations. I thought also that they are often quoted out of context and used to make people feel good in the moment until they go back home to their giant problems. https://theladysroom.ng/why-i-no-longer-roll-my-eyes-at-motivational-talk/

I've sailed on this boat before