After reading hundreds of self-help books over the years, we've started asking an uncomfortable question: Can too much self-improvement actually become... repetitive?

In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois explore why great stories may teach us things that advice never can. They discuss the limits of self-help, the enduring power of fiction, Robin Williams' unforgettable speech from Dead Poets Society, why reading a novel engages the brain differently from scrolling a phone, and why the best book you read this summer might not be a self-help book at all.

Whether you're packing for a holiday or simply looking for your next great read, this episode is an invitation to slow down, disconnect, and rediscover the power of a really good story.

What you'll take away:

• When self-help stops helping

• Why fiction develops empathy and imagination

• The hidden value of reading stories

• Three simple ideas to reconnect with books this summer

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