Comments on: Trust Yourself, Not the Experts

By: John

John — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 10:58:43 +0000

“What works better for me isn’t to recite my goals out loud but to shut up and get busy taking action on them.”

Of course, in fact it’s just a method to focus your goals and stay positive(for self-confidence).

But some readers and writers think it’s like a magic formula : they are on the wrong way. If you do nothing, you will get nothing whatever you say, think or dream.

By: Paul Short

Paul Short — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 23:41:33 +0000

What works better for me isn’t to recite my goals out loud but to shut up and get busy taking action on them.

LOL, after 37 years I’m just figuring this out?

Excellent stuff Steve.

By: John Richardson

John Richardson — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 12:52:33 +0000

Great post Steve. Take diet for instance, when you can log onto the internet and get completely different opinions (180 degrees apart) about almost any particular diet, you know there is a problem. I am a big believer in Beta testing. Try before you buy… I am also a believer in letting others be on the cutting and bleeding edges of things. I’m content to let others sort things out and make sure things really work before I become involved.

By: Raymond Tse

Raymond Tse — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 12:37:02 +0000

I’ve also read lots of these self-help books. My personal rules when reading are:

(1) Proceed with an open mind

(2) Try their ideas and keep using what works

There is no magic formula but even one small idea can change your life and outlook

By: Kinetic Energy

Kinetic Energy — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 11:53:03 +0000

Steve Pavlina’s Personal Development Blog

Just discovered Steve Pavlina’s blog that appears to be well followed.

Some really interesting and useful posts like Trust Yourself, Not the Experts

By: Adi BM

Adi BM — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 02:35:31 +0000

Very true indeed

By: Charles Martin

Charles Martin — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 19:28:28 +0000

I also understand the need to consider all studies of “averages” with a grain of salt. After all, the very first thing to understand in a study is that they did not get a sample of 100% of the population. Thus, the study is already skewed to the group they managed to get involved in it.

For example… “our survey found that 100% of our respondents participate in surveys”.

We’re all different… and that’s the main reason that some diets work better than others… why all diets work for SOMEONE, but not necessarily you. Expert advice is only good when they are looking to straight in the eyes and telling you. Otherwise, it’s only intended for the sample audience.

By: Insomniac

Insomniac — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 18:05:20 +0000

Applause. You are absolutely right.

One other thing to keep in mind:

Let’s say a psychologist gives some general advice in a magazine, regarding a problem people often have. When doing this, the psychologist has to think at what works well for most people.

But if you go to the same psychologist, he may give YOU a very different advice, because this time his advice is tailored to YOU specifically, and not to the average member of the public.

By: Sukotto

Sukotto — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 15:00:46 +0000

Like somebody else’s eyeglasses. If you wear them you might see better or you might not.

What you really need is a prescription that fits you personally.