The Age of Burning Superheroes: How Self-Development Became a Cult and the Pursuit of Happiness Led Us to a Dead End

Imagine an unusual superhero—one who’s tired every night of saving the planet and one day realized he simply can’t get off the couch. In the real world, where everyone is expected to be productive and successful, surprisingly many such “superheroes” exist—lonely, exhausted, and burned out in pursuit of an ideal life.

Aleksey Solovyov talks about how the cult of efficiency affects us, how social media pressure, constant rush, and unreachable ideals of physical perfection and wealth showcased to the world shape our lives. In the author’s view, the way to overcome these challenges lies in conscious self-development, accepting one’s own vulnerability, and building close connections with other people. How to live fully—without imposed illusions, peacefully and happily—Aleksey Solovyov explains in his audiobook.