In my last blog I wrote about the dilemma of choosing
between an e-tailer and a retailer. I
should let it be known that I purchased my darts from a retail store--a
seemingly one person operation. I bought
less expensive darts than I planned as a result of talking to this person. Yes, that's right, he undersold me. I have never had that happen before.
One of the interesting things that the salesperson told me
was to "beware of all the advice people want to give you."
I have been thinking of that ever since. Not because people have inundated me with
information and "tips" on how to play better darts. In fact, most people have been encouraging
rather than discouraging. Nobody has
told me what to do. If I want that kind
of advice, I am going to have to ask for it.
However, the warning still holds true, but it needs to be
modified. Yes, I am sure lots of people will
want to give me advice, but I also bring it upon myself. By joining a darts chat room, I am sure I
will get exposed to lots of "expert" opinions. By searching our reviews of product, I will
be exposed to lots of "expert" opinions. I can only blame myself.
In my other hobbies, much the same thing happens. When I wanted to get into RC cars, lots of
people to me what to buy, or at least, what not to buy. They were sure what wasn't good, but not as
clear on what was good. They had a lot
of ideas on how I should spend my money.
Sadly, very few of them agreed, so I was left with lots of information
and little direction.
Sometimes these differing opinions are good. It is good to hear the voices that are
debating in your head, actually do it live and in front of you. It is so much easier to distinguish the truth
from the lies, the plausible from the implausible, and the exaggeration from
the cynicism.
The dart store owner's advice is good, but doesn't help us
fight against our nature. We do things
that don't help us because we overestimate the need for information. We seek it out, when we should be seeking out
experience.
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