Awesome stuff.

You have a way with words my man. That is as instructional as it is entertaining. My wish is to gather the momentum and swing as freely as you do. How long would it take you to write a response like that?

In a former life I was a trouble shooter. It was a system I used to find the root cause of the fault that caused me to develop a strategy I call, “Question to the void”. I would visit a customers site and he would show me his problem machine. I would then ask questions of him and his operator until they said “I don’t know!” I would then change the question around to try and squeeze more info out of them.

By the time I was finished with them I would have enough info to know where to start looking. It invariably created more questions, but this time they were far more qualified. It always lead to the cause and then I fixed it. Sounds simple but very few people seemed to be able to do it effectively.

I’m kind of amused sitting here, thinking that the void can be subconciously employed the way you have described. And somehow it parallels my own theory of problem solving.

Thanks so much for the insight and tuition. I’m motoring along like a sponge thirsty for moisture with your juggernaut at the moment.

Cheers
Gary

If someone is stuck in a mire of bullshit beliefs, I think that considering how trustworthy beliefs can be formed is the way to pull themselves out. A solid belief arises from the evidence.

While I’m certain that I believe in some sort of bullshit, since I’ve considered how I arrive at conclusions, and since I try to constantly question my beliefs and let them arise from the evidence, at least I can trust my method forms reliable beliefs. I can be sure that over time I’ll slowly move towards the truth and believe in less bullshit. I think that’s the best that I or anyone else can hope for.

Just a quick “Thanks!” to pass along. And, something interesting, I think.

I actually used the word “bullshit” online for the first time, in public, on one of my main blogs.

This is a big deal. Doesn’t seem like a big deal to many folks here, but lemme tell you — it’s a big deal.

I’ve always been VERY conservative on that particular blog because I have a certain reputation to uphold.

** he straightens up, adjusts his tie **

Well, wouldn’t you know it. There was laughter. There was fear. There was anger. There was real humanity.

All because I added “bullshit” … and then, really spoke my mind about the freakin’ insanity in this tight ass niche.

So, let’s take your answer to the quiz and apply it here too. To recap, here’s your answer — “People loathe a void”

And now, let’s think. This community of mine is HUNGRY for someone to use some foul language.

‘Tis true!

They want to be adults, but they want to pop the cork too. They crave humanity.

By throwing some “bullshit” at them, I filled the void. And, they rewarded me. And we all had some fun today.

Thanks man.

~ John S. Rhodes

p.s. I also injected 3 oz.’s of HOPE. Just saying. You know I can’t let that rest. Too much invested in that answer.

But, it was a very stimulating and interesting quiz I’ll tells ya that John.

Heh, if the last quiz was a riot, then I say that Quiz 7 just had Hurricane Carlton sweep through.

With the…650+ Comments in a space of 3-4 days.

Good stuff John. Now the fun part – raking in the Fungolas from this answer!

I’ve been devouring this blog for 3 years now, and have printed a fair share of your posts, but this is the first time I’ve been compelled to highlight specific paragraphs into 24 pt. font, print them and slap them on the wall next to my desk.

There are things in here I desperately needed to hear, and will make damn sure I never forget.

Thanks for rocketing past my sky high expectations on this one, John.

A new level of excellence indeed.