Links for Our Smart Readers
Someone recently told me about Steve Pavlina and his website, and I've finally made the time to check it out. In case you aren't familiar with it, the site is called "Personal Development for Smart People." It's full of all sorts of articles and resources on personal growth, and one of the things that I really like about it is that Steve seems very different from a lot of the self-proclaimed self-help gurus out there. For one thing, the information is sound stuff that you can try yourself without any training or seminars - you don't need anything but an open mind and the willingness to make an honest effort. You don't have to register or become a member of anything to explore the site; you don't have to buy a book or a set of CDs or DVDs that you know you'll watch once (maybe) and then toss back into the closet. The philosophy is very laid-back; he simply shares stories about his own experiences and ideas, and if you can use them, great.
An added bonus is the "Audio" section of his site, where you can listen to free podcasts right online or download them to listen to later. Currently there are seventeen available, varying in length; all are intriguing and will definitely make you think. (It's not necessary to listen to them in order either.) I downloaded several and have been listening to them at work. There's not a bit of "filler" - every single one has plenty of thought-provoking ideas as well as suggestions on how to best implement the mental exercises for your own needs.
Three of the podcasts are done by Steve's wife Erin, who has her own site. While his is geared more toward people interested in making life changes in the areas of work and personal growth, hers has more of a paranormal flavor. I enjoyed it as well; if you've had any experiences like that yourself, or just find the subject interesting, you'll want to check out the site. She's very matter-of-fact about what her work as a medium, and the articles she's posted on her site are thoughtful and well-written, with just the right touch of humor.
Links:
www.stevepavlina.com
www.erinpavlina.com
An added bonus is the "Audio" section of his site, where you can listen to free podcasts right online or download them to listen to later. Currently there are seventeen available, varying in length; all are intriguing and will definitely make you think. (It's not necessary to listen to them in order either.) I downloaded several and have been listening to them at work. There's not a bit of "filler" - every single one has plenty of thought-provoking ideas as well as suggestions on how to best implement the mental exercises for your own needs.
Three of the podcasts are done by Steve's wife Erin, who has her own site. While his is geared more toward people interested in making life changes in the areas of work and personal growth, hers has more of a paranormal flavor. I enjoyed it as well; if you've had any experiences like that yourself, or just find the subject interesting, you'll want to check out the site. She's very matter-of-fact about what her work as a medium, and the articles she's posted on her site are thoughtful and well-written, with just the right touch of humor.
Links:
www.stevepavlina.com
www.erinpavlina.com
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by Fraser MacKenzie, Online Editor @ 11/11/2006 09:10:00 PM
