If genetics determines us so much, why self-help?

[StaraX]

9 hours ago, Leo Gura said:

It takes a lot of work to make the most of your genetics.

@Leo Gura

If I have shitty genetics, what's the point of making most of my genetics?

 I'm just showing my frustrations. I've read close to 100 self-help books on growth mindset, positive psychology, and the inner game over the past 5–6 years, but they mean very little when reality hits you hard.

For instance, there are a shitload of books that tell you how to ace high school and college and get good grades. Despite working extremely hard and working on my mindset and all that, the results of that effort weren't even close to those of my friends. This is just one example out of many. In pickup and dating this is very visible as well. 

If 80–90% of your health is determined by your genetics, why do so-called nutrition scientists rarely mention this?

Why doesn't society just tell us the truth? Is it only because it's so painful? That's ridiculous. It ain't gonna solve anything.

 

Edited 4 hours ago by StaraX

[Carl-Richard]

@StaraX But have you tried brain training?

[Natasha Tori Maru]

23 minutes ago, StaraX said:

@Natasha Tori Maru You just proved my point 

But how do you determine those constants and know them for sure?