How “Self-Help” is Radicalising Young Men (Video)

This video critically examines the online self-improvement movement—tracing its roots from early “just be confident” dating advice through to the “red pill” and broader self-help subcultures that market everything from gym routines to crypto schemes. The creator recounts his personal journey (and partial successes) following these methods, but ultimately exposes how factors like luck, socioeconomic privilege, and systemic inequality can turn self-improvement rhetoric into a flawed or even predatory “grindset” ideology. While acknowledging the real benefits of healthy habits (e.g. exercise, meditation), the video cautions against idolizing power and blaming individual “willpower” alone for economic or social struggles. Instead, it advocates a nuanced view of self-improvement—one that empowers individuals without ignoring the structural realities shaping our lives.