Personal Development for Smart People Forums - View Single Post - Have you encounter people who think that Personal Development is B.S?

alexyeo · 04-03-2007, 02:01 AM

Well, the title says it all.

I am a firm believer that personal development will help me grow as a person and improve oneself. And yes, it did!

I am from Singapore, and many of my friends think that personal development is all B.S. Some even think that all those "motivational seminars" are scam. They have the mentality that these seminars are out to cheat people of their money and "brainwashing" them.

Many don't even read self-improvement books. They think its a waste of time. They think that self-confidence, public speaking skills, good memory etc are all in-born. Either you have it or don't. They don't believe that reading such books can improve their personal effectiveness or skills.

Have you encounter such people? And how do you response to them?

04-03-2007, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
alexyeo Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 45	Have you encounter people who think that Personal Development is B.S? Well, the title says it all. I am a firm believer that personal development will help me grow as a person and improve oneself. And yes, it did! I am from Singapore, and many of my friends think that personal development is all B.S. Some even think that all those "motivational seminars" are scam. They have the mentality that these seminars are out to cheat people of their money and "brainwashing" them. Many don't even read self-improvement books. They think its a waste of time. They think that self-confidence, public speaking skills, good memory etc are all in-born. Either you have it or don't. They don't believe that reading such books can improve their personal effectiveness or skills. Have you encounter such people? And how do you response to them?