Goal for this Blog
I find that much of the material I teach is timeless. However, I've said it all before in my workshops, writings, and newsletters.
I write a monthly column in Tharp's Thoughts on my market commentary. And although I could add something weekly here, I don't think it serves any purpose. My comments on the market will have nothing to do with your success.
I could teach you psychological principles of success. And, in fact, I started to list some of the critical ones in past posts. However, as I got further and further into the core of what was important, people who are not working on themselves regularly started to get more upset with the posts. And that certainly isn't my purpose.
As a result, I've decided to use this post to answer questions. To start with each week I'll select the best question I've received and answer it here. If I start to get lots of GOOD questions, then I'll update the frequency of my posts.
If you'd like your question answered, please send them to info@iitm.com with the subject line being QUESTION FOR THE BLOG. Those will get forward to me, and I'll select the best to answer.
However, I typically teach using the Socratic method because the real answers are within you. So don't be surprised if my answer has a few questions back that you need to consider in order to get an answer that fits you.
Comments
Personally I find value in everything that you write and I don't think you should tailor it or "dumb it down" to placate the people who get upset with some of your suggestions and writings. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: James Davies | May 7, 2007 10:29 PM
Van- I agree with James. Please keep writing about what you feel is important. The folks that get a little upset will either grow, or look elsewhere for wisdom.
regards...Kevin
Posted by: Kevin Thomsen | May 11, 2007 01:50 AM
Van Tharp, one thing I've always like about your blog is that you say things most people don't want to hear...beneficial things. Now it seems that you've caved in under the pressure and decided to just answer questions that people will feel comfortable talking about. Isn't staying in ones comfort zone a main reason why people are not successful? With your new format, you will be helping people stay in their comfort zone by not ruffling any feathers. The very feathers that need ruffling to help people become successful. People need to get angry about the things you say. This helps them in the long run when they take a good hard look at themselves in the mirror. The day your blog makes people only comfortable is the day your blog becomes useless.
Posted by: chris sewell | May 11, 2007 01:39 PM