Comments on: Self Development For Smart People

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:40:05 +0000

@ Dot – I agree and as I said I actually think SP is a very good writer.

The polarization comes (I think) from the way he delivers his message. It’s almost a ‘this is how it is and if you don’t agree with me you’re wrong’ approach. I think it’s that attitude that offends some people. I may be wrong of course ;-)

By: Dot

Dot — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:50:33 +0000

Interesting article. I don’t understand the polarization in people’s reactions to Mr. Pavlina. It seems to me you can dislike someone and even not respect them for the way they conduct themselves, yet still find some value in what they write. That’s the case for me — I have the same misgivings you have, plus a few more, yet I’m sure all those people who are fans of him and feel he can do no wrong are finding some value somewhere, or they’d stop visiting his site.

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By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:33:16 +0000

@ Carin – LMAO! Occasionally a non-cerebral opinion is just as valid. Thanks for breaking your vow of silence and joining in the chat ;-)

By: carin

carin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:50:13 +0000

i am one of your silent absorbers. i just enjoy what your insights are and find that in many ways we are like minded.

i would not be able to say the same of steve pavlina, therefore i will not be purchasing any of his books.

rather than offer a cerebral opinion, which have been written here to fore i will simply say that he strikes me as
a putz. no doubt his mother loves him and for that i am glad. i would rather not.

now you see why i am a quiet absorber…

By: farouk

farouk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:47:12 +0000

thanks for the info :)

By: Mark McClure Coaching

Mark McClure Coaching — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:13:25 +0000

Tony’s comment above sums it up well for me:

“In a way Pavlina’s genius was to realize that most people love to read about, or talk about writing a game, rather than actually writing a game.”

Anyway Tim, take heart. If SP’s factually correct – then we’re all but pigments on your subjective reality canvas ;-)

Keep this up and you’ll have him as a JV partner in no time haha!

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By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:34:07 +0000

@Tim – I agree. I wasn’t saying that business coaches generally have no value, just perhaps in this case it wasn’t required. I’m conscious I could potentially open a large can of worms here so I’ll back off before my replies get too long-winded :)

I stand by what I said regards life coaches though. I think if you are stuck in life you will get far more traction and momentum by investing in a good life coach than by consulting SP’s site. It’s kind of a boot strapping thing. It’s not easy to pull yourself up by your own bootstraps sometimes, whereas a good life coach can grab ‘em and heave :)

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:36:54 +0000

@ Tony – That is excellent advice. I think business coach’s can offer a lot of value for people that have little or no experience and business’s that maybe want to change tack, but I also agree that sometimes we just have to get up off our asses and do it!