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Sentient · 08-22-2008, 06:01 PM

Hey Bruce,

I'll be the first to agree with you about some of the navigation shortcomings. I give them a break though. The site is after all still a beta, and it is also free to use.

Basically, this is an offline program that Devlyn Steele created and has been using in his private practice for decades now. He really wanted to put it on the web so it could help more people. Though they're still obviously working out the kinks, what he's done is give open access to a remarkable tool simply because he feels driven to help people get closer to their dreams.

If you really want to get going on the site, then I could easily join in with you. For one, I think the theme music they play is a bit hokey (though it grows on you after a few days), and navigation can be awkward quite often as you said. I've definitely had to hunt around for a while for things in a way I shouldn't have to. The thing is, I don't mind so much, because the content has been SO helpful to me.

You should compile a list of what you dislike and forward it on to their team. They're *extremely* responsive. When they first put some advertising up on the site, I complained that it wasn't aligned with their message. Within a week almost all of those questionable advertisements disappeared.

It's awesome to have the presence of mind to be so aware that you can see the shortcomings and how to fix things. That is a great skill you have. I was completely impressed when I read your post. However, I think you'll have to go through about 5 days of the program first before you can really *start* forming an opinion about it (each day takes about 20-30 minutes). I know I laughed at it for the first three, and didn't even get how valuable it was until I finished the entire thing and went back and looked at some of my old answers to the exercises. Now finally, here I am plugging it.

He really has put together something special. It may work for you, or it may not work for you. But give it a chance first. And while you're giving it a chance, keep compiling annoyances and forward them to their support team. They'll love you for it.

08-22-2008, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sentient Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 102	Hey Bruce, I'll be the first to agree with you about some of the navigation shortcomings. I give them a break though. The site is after all still a beta, and it is also free to use. Basically, this is an offline program that Devlyn Steele created and has been using in his private practice for decades now. He really wanted to put it on the web so it could help more people. Though they're still obviously working out the kinks, what he's done is give open access to a remarkable tool simply because he feels driven to help people get closer to their dreams. If you really want to get going on the site, then I could easily join in with you. For one, I think the theme music they play is a bit hokey (though it grows on you after a few days), and navigation can be awkward quite often as you said. I've definitely had to hunt around for a while for things in a way I shouldn't have to. The thing is, I don't mind so much, because the content has been SO helpful to me. You should compile a list of what you dislike and forward it on to their team. They're extremely responsive. When they first put some advertising up on the site, I complained that it wasn't aligned with their message. Within a week almost all of those questionable advertisements disappeared. It's awesome to have the presence of mind to be so aware that you can see the shortcomings and how to fix things. That is a great skill you have. I was completely impressed when I read your post. However, I think you'll have to go through about 5 days of the program first before you can really start forming an opinion about it (each day takes about 20-30 minutes). I know I laughed at it for the first three, and didn't even get how valuable it was until I finished the entire thing and went back and looked at some of my old answers to the exercises. Now finally, here I am plugging it. He really has put together something special. It may work for you, or it may not work for you. But give it a chance first. And while you're giving it a chance, keep compiling annoyances and forward them to their support team. They'll love you for it.