Comments on: Be Yourself, Law of Attraction and Other Pieces of Bad Advice http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kendall http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-727272 Kendall Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:12:04 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-727272 One thing we need to learn about the internet is that whatever you say will stay in place a long time. I've just discovered your blog today, March 2011, as a result of a Google search. My comment is about #3 Law of Attraction. You are correct that Evolution is a theory, but then all physical laws are theories, In fact, a larger empirical database supports the real world unfolding of evolution than do most theories. And it does make predictions, by the way, One thing we need to learn about the internet is that whatever you say will stay in place a long time. I’ve just discovered your blog today, March 2011, as a result of a Google search.

My comment is about #3 Law of Attraction. You are correct that Evolution is a theory, but then all physical laws are theories, In fact, a larger empirical database supports the real world unfolding of evolution than do most theories. And it does make predictions, by the way,

]]> By: Heather Williams http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-369756 Heather Williams Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:23:08 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-369756 I'm really interested to say oddly I don't disagree with you, all of your thoughts were astoundingly logical and spoke to me in a manner that I don't disagree. I think that many of the current issues that are coming to individuals how are in their twenties (I am myself) is that we as a whole were exposed to the idea that information means ease, that everything good can come at once. I think to an extent this is why many young people are trying to find a new 'way' by using these techniques and are finding them inadequate. I used to think that just by focusing and working hard fast I could become something great, now I've found that steady consideration and depth of learning has led me to be much more capable. I do hope that makes sense, because it seems to me that you are going down a simular life path. I'm really glad to have found your blog, it's been very interesting reading your thoughts, I hope to learn from them. I’m really interested to say oddly I don’t disagree with you, all of your thoughts were astoundingly logical and spoke to me in a manner that I don’t disagree. I think that many of the current issues that are coming to individuals how are in their twenties (I am myself) is that we as a whole were exposed to the idea that information means ease, that everything good can come at once. I think to an extent this is why many young people are trying to find a new ‘way’ by using these techniques and are finding them inadequate. I used to think that just by focusing and working hard fast I could become something great, now I’ve found that steady consideration and depth of learning has led me to be much more capable. I do hope that makes sense, because it seems to me that you are going down a simular life path. I’m really glad to have found your blog, it’s been very interesting reading your thoughts, I hope to learn from them.

]]> By: Travis http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-360520 Travis Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:21:59 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-360520 I really enjoy all of your articles. Thank you for creating this blog. I recently had a discussion with a co-worker, and when I mentioned that I wasn't sure of my career goals, she advised me to look into the Law of Attraction. She briefly described it to me, and I couldn't help thinking that the supernatural element was kind of bogus. I was wondering what your thoughts are on my observation. Thank you, Travis I really enjoy all of your articles. Thank you for creating this blog.

I recently had a discussion with a co-worker, and when I mentioned that I wasn’t sure of my career goals, she advised me to look into the Law of Attraction. She briefly described it to me, and I couldn’t help thinking that the supernatural element was kind of bogus.

I was wondering what your thoughts are on my observation.

Thank you,

Travis

]]> By: Scott H Young » Never Eat Alone http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-197150 Scott H Young » Never Eat Alone Wed, 28 May 2008 13:47:43 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-197150 [...] said it a few too many times for my liking. To give him some respect, he did explain what he meant by “being yourself” as not hiding your [...] [...] said it a few too many times for my liking. To give him some respect, he did explain what he meant by “being yourself” as not hiding your [...]

]]> By: New media is the new old focus | Streamhead http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-166000 New media is the new old focus | Streamhead Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:06:36 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-166000 [...] you tend to manifest the exact opposite outcome (see “law of attraction”, although I’m not entirely convinced of that either). So I’ll leave it at that for now. I might search some blog networks, those look “more [...] [...] you tend to manifest the exact opposite outcome (see “law of attraction”, although I’m not entirely convinced of that either). So I’ll leave it at that for now. I might search some blog networks, those look “more [...]

]]> By: Ross Cornwell http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-24787 Ross Cornwell Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:58:25 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-24787 I enjoyed very much reading your blog today, and it occurs to me that you might be interested to learn that a new edition of Napoleon Hill's classic book "Think and Grow Rich" has been published. Its title is "Think and Grow Rich!" (subtitled) "The Original Version, Restored and Revised." I am the editor/annotator of this new 412-page edition, which is really an homage to Dr. Hill. (For several years I was the editor-in-chief of "Think & Grow Rich Newsletter.") What I have done is this: to restore Dr. Hill's book to its original manuscript content (it was first published in 1937, but was abridged in 1960), annotate it with more than 50 pages of endnotes (most of the persons and events he discusses are generally unknown to readers today), index it thoroughly, add an appendix with a wealth of additional information about Dr. Hill and his work, and revise the book in ways to help remove certain "impediments" to reading the book today (language that today would be considered obsolete, sexist or racist). None of these things had previously been done with TGR. If you would like to learn a little more about this project, a quick visit to www.tgr-restored-revised.com will give you some details. The "Editor's Foreword" provides more complete information, and the “Testimonials” page will demonstrate how well-received this new book is around the world. Here is the book’s Amazon.com page: http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Original-Restored/dp/1593302002/sr=1-1/qid=1172004763/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-1493475-7148634?ie=UTF8&s=books The book is available on all the Amazon websites and most other online sellers, it can be ordered by any bookstore, and it will start appearing in bookstores soon. Our edition of TGR! is superior in every way to other versions on the market. It is a trade paperback, not a pocket-size mass market paperback. It is 412 pages versus 230+ (depending on the edition). It looks better, feels better, reads better than any other version. It is fast becoming the "version of choice" among Napoleon Hill devotees and other students of success and high achievement. Thank you for your time and attention. Ross Cornwell, Editor I enjoyed very much reading your blog today, and it occurs to me that you might be interested to learn that a new edition of Napoleon Hill’s classic book “Think and Grow Rich” has been published.

Its title is “Think and Grow Rich!” (subtitled) “The Original Version, Restored and Revised.” I am the editor/annotator of this new 412-page edition, which is really an homage to Dr. Hill. (For several years I was the editor-in-chief of “Think & Grow Rich Newsletter.”)

What I have done is this: to restore Dr. Hill’s book to its original manuscript content (it was first published in 1937, but was abridged in 1960), annotate it with more than 50 pages of endnotes (most of the persons and events he discusses are generally unknown to readers today), index it thoroughly, add an appendix with a wealth of additional information about Dr. Hill and his work, and revise the book in ways to help remove certain “impediments” to reading the book today (language that today would be considered obsolete, sexist or racist). None of these things had previously been done with TGR.

If you would like to learn a little more about this project, a quick visit to http://www.tgr-restored-revised.com will give you some details. The “Editor’s Foreword” provides more complete information, and the “Testimonials” page will demonstrate how well-received this new book is around the world. Here is the book’s Amazon.com page:

http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Original-Restored/dp/1593302002/sr=1-1/qid=1172004763/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-1493475-7148634?ie=UTF8&s=books

The book is available on all the Amazon websites and most other online sellers, it can be ordered by any bookstore, and it will start appearing in bookstores soon.

Our edition of TGR! is superior in every way to other versions on the market. It is a trade paperback, not a pocket-size mass market paperback. It is 412 pages versus 230+ (depending on the edition). It looks better, feels better, reads better than any other version. It is fast becoming the “version of choice” among Napoleon Hill devotees and other students of success and high achievement.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Ross Cornwell, Editor

]]> By: Scott Young http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-24370 Scott Young Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:33:23 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-24370 Boss, Are there people who complain too much? Yeah. Are there people who should be more grateful? Hell yeah. But is telling them there problems are insignificant helpful to them? I don't believe so. This is just my opinion, but the only reason you should ever tell anyone to just "tough through it" and stop complaining is to keep the complaining from bothering you. That kind of advice doesn't do anything for the other person. Boss,

Are there people who complain too much? Yeah. Are there people who should be more grateful? Hell yeah. But is telling them there problems are insignificant helpful to them? I don’t believe so.

This is just my opinion, but the only reason you should ever tell anyone to just “tough through it” and stop complaining is to keep the complaining from bothering you. That kind of advice doesn’t do anything for the other person.

]]> By: Boss http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-24354 Boss Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:48:04 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-24354 Hey Scotty, Your website has some great articles, but your #6 "Stop Complaining! There are People Worse Off Than You" is many times what the person needs to hear. There are little prissy babies that complain "oh I'm having a bad hair day" or "my shoes dont match my belt" blah blah blah etc. There are people that are facing real problems. There are people with muscular dystrophy where every day is a challenge. There are soldiers fighting in war getting their limbs blown off. Gosh some guys sound like Paris Hilton with all their frivolous whining; they need to man up. If people put their life in perspective they would be more grateful and kind to others. It would make them thankful for what they have; sometimes we dont realize how much we have until its too late. Peace Hey Scotty,

Your website has some great articles,

but your #6 “Stop Complaining! There are People Worse Off Than You” is many times what the person needs to hear. There are little prissy babies that complain “oh I’m having a bad hair day” or “my shoes dont match my belt” blah blah blah etc. There are people that are facing real problems. There are people with muscular dystrophy where every day is a challenge. There are soldiers fighting in war getting their limbs blown off. Gosh some guys sound like Paris Hilton with all their frivolous whining; they need to man up. If people put their life in perspective they would be more grateful and kind to others. It would make them thankful for what they have; sometimes we dont realize how much we have until its too late.

Peace

]]> By: julie http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-22094 julie Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:46:17 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-22094 I like your statement, "In order for advice to be useful, there must be some way to determine whether it is working or not." What works for one human being, does not always work for another. Try it on, experiment with it. If it works for you, buy it, if not reject it. Enjoy your thoughts Scott. I like your statement, “In order for advice to be useful, there must be some way to determine whether it is working or not.” What works for one human being, does not always work for another. Try it on, experiment with it. If it works for you, buy it, if not reject it.

Enjoy your thoughts Scott.

]]> By: Scott Young http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-21909 Scott Young Sun, 03 Jun 2007 13:28:54 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/31/be-yourself-law-of-attraction-and-other-pieces-of-bad-advice/#comment-21909 Thanks for the comments everyone! CGDotNet, Bitterness? Probably not. But I don't like reading a lot of self-help, primarily because it sells on hype not on practical information. I'm always careful to balance out my enthusiasm with a healthy appreciation for the difficulties involved in making personal life changes. I have enormous respect for the difficulties of problems people face, and I think it would cheapen that by proclaiming easy answers. Success is hard work. Life is hard work. But I wouldn't have it any other way. The hard work has intrinsic value of it's own. The challenge, and yes, sometimes the pain, necessary to make changes in your life make them all the more valuable. That said, I'm far from immune to frustrations and working hard entails it's fair share. Thanks for the feedback! Thanks for the comments everyone!

CGDotNet,

Bitterness? Probably not. But I don’t like reading a lot of self-help, primarily because it sells on hype not on practical information. I’m always careful to balance out my enthusiasm with a healthy appreciation for the difficulties involved in making personal life changes. I have enormous respect for the difficulties of problems people face, and I think it would cheapen that by proclaiming easy answers.

Success is hard work. Life is hard work. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. The hard work has intrinsic value of it’s own. The challenge, and yes, sometimes the pain, necessary to make changes in your life make them all the more valuable.

That said, I’m far from immune to frustrations and working hard entails it’s fair share.

Thanks for the feedback!

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