tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post8818888855731390487..comments2024-03-29T06:44:37.820-04:00Comments on Eaton Rapids Joe: Avoiding "Stupid"Eaton Rapids Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-39672660858792867872021-12-05T23:13:18.608-05:002021-12-05T23:13:18.608-05:00Nice list.Nice list.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02317597809710979689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-67867406278530207672021-12-05T11:28:38.989-05:002021-12-05T11:28:38.989-05:00Observing other people's experiences.Observing other people's experiences.Ominous Cowherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04802991559947782419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-68300277208556268632021-12-03T20:15:04.951-05:002021-12-03T20:15:04.951-05:00markshere2, you are spot on. Observation is gener...markshere2, you are spot on. Observation is generally a lot less painful than experience.FeralFerrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052035175222525103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-5812668335756660712021-12-03T15:30:48.100-05:002021-12-03T15:30:48.100-05:00Thanks for quantifying what my brain and gut have ...Thanks for quantifying what my brain and gut have discerned from years of learning the hard way.<br /><br />Long long ago, Grampaw asked uncle Ted and Dad, "Boys, what is the best way to learn?"<br /><br />Ted instantly replies, "Experience is the best teacher!"<br /><br />"WRONG!", accompanied by a cuff to the head.<br /><br />Dad, quietly, but with certaintude, "Observation."<br /><br /> markshere2https://www.blogger.com/profile/16168054097485759501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-15505550449925707502021-12-03T13:53:52.042-05:002021-12-03T13:53:52.042-05:00If Yogi had listened to Boo-Boo, he would have got...If Yogi had listened to Boo-Boo, he would have gotten into a lot less trouble. Ominous Cowherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04802991559947782419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-3290038703247341932021-12-03T12:35:57.819-05:002021-12-03T12:35:57.819-05:00Well said, and yes, multiple plans are a necessity...Well said, and yes, multiple plans are a necessity! The best plan never survives first contact with the enemy.Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-27481496978533419322021-12-03T10:28:14.062-05:002021-12-03T10:28:14.062-05:00I agree.
I will even extend that observation to b...I agree.<br /><br />I will even extend that observation to be leery of advisors who give you a short list of "acceptable" second opinions. They are likely to be echoes of the first guy and the likelihood of getting a true, fresh, second opinion is about nill.Eaton Rapids Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-76381703938127439532021-12-03T10:19:17.070-05:002021-12-03T10:19:17.070-05:00Very good points.
Also, use multiple references or...Very good points.<br />Also, use multiple references or counselors. Be skeptical of someone who insists they are the only one who has the answer or who blocks you from checking other sources.Jonathan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476185257203343474noreply@blogger.com