The average Indian isn't a very confident animal, how else can one explain the absurd popularity of self help books? Poverty is evil.
Poverty leads to a lack of control over one's life. This is true in India and much of the third world where even if you are lucky enough to be rich as an individual, most events are unpredictable. When life seems stochastic to you and to people around you there is a general crisis of confidence caused by the uncertainty, and naturally people turn to self help books, charms, religion and other sources of succor. A voice bold and true no matter how stupid is the surest symbol of hope for people in these circumstances. Cheeni
