I sometimes think about how wealthy certain people have become from telling others really crazy advice.
This isn’t really anything new. People have peddled snake oil since the beginning of time. They prey on gullible, vulnerable people who are looking for ‘miracle’ cures.
Self help books, seminars, workshops and the like are big business! Oh, and the latest, ‘life coach’. Do they even have degrees for any of this? Not always.
I know a few life coaches that don’t have psychology degrees, or any other degree in the medical field. They are getting paid a lot of money. They do blogs, workshops, etc.
Yes, some are legit and good but many aren’t.
As tech devices provide more options, people seem to be segueing to them. This especially applies to all the nonsense being tweeted, blogged, or people making videos of themselves alleging or exhibiting some superior insight or skill, ranging from cooking, cleaning, health, or whatever.
This also applies to the "talking heads" on tv.
Fifteen minutes of fame has segued into infinite need for attention, or perhaps reinforcement.
Much as I love PBS for its unique specials and emphasis on culture, I will NEVER watch any of the self appointed experts, even if they are medical people. They're really hawkers, of their own alleged accomplishments, and selling it for their own profit, contemporary "carpet baggers".
If they were that serious about helping people, they might consider joining something like Doctors Without Borders and helping people who can't afford to dress up and sit and listen to doctors hawking their own ideas and alleged creations.
But the corollary to this is that people listen to these flim-flam artists, so the question becomes why are people so vulnerable? I remember the rewarding experience of going to libraries to do research, seeing all the books that could be read if someone had the time, and finding it exciting. Now that's primarily available online so it's easier to learn for oneself. So why don't people learn for themselves instead of falling for con artists?
She is unique in many ways! LOL
Will look that up.
Yes, an actress. She’s very trendy. Has an interesting outlook on life in general.
An alternative thinker.
I found a really good one that actually has good advice. I just need to implement it, that's the hard part.
I agree, I especially like your key words, “if you find a good one.”
We have to take help from where we can receive it. I am cautious and even skeptical in today’s world.
I despise phony people. There are lots of people looking to take advantage of vulnerable people. Very sad.
while I have never done it, I know sound minded professionals that tried formal help and it didn’t work, but life coach has really helped them.
some people need that help, layman guidance.
I drink it. Put it on oatmeal and cereal too. I also use almond flour and almond butter.
Music is relaxing and can be therapeutic but will not take away Parkinson’s. I nearly choked on my coffee at her kitchen table.
We are always going to hear foolishness. I agree about Gwyneth.
In general - and honestly, I’m not a fan of making generalizations about any particular segment of population - BUT...
In general, taking life advice from those born with a silver spoon in their mouth - who’s idea of a rough time is not being able to find a match to light their $65 candle for their bubble bath - well, that’s just never a good idea. In my opinion, of course.
I'm not against oils, I just didn't think the 2 women in my neighborhood could concoct a 'blend' of oils to be ingested (!) and rubbed on my body to do the job that many years of science could do.
The belief that we are gods and can speak things into existence is another lie. imo.
I did not know it was just a fad.