http://bripblap.disqus.com/money, success and the future of workenFri, 23 Oct 2009 06:40:00 -0000http://www.bripblap.com/how-to-make-yourself-an-expert/#comment-20850127<p>@Akemi: I was reading some financial advice when the idea for this post came up - I was remembering how wrong so many "experts" were. It's certainly not limited to finance, though! Thanks, Akemi :)</p>SteveFri, 23 Oct 2009 06:40:00 -0000http://www.bripblap.com/how-to-make-yourself-an-expert/#comment-20822779<p>Good point! I always wondered about relationship coaches / advises. So should I seek relationship advice from someone who married their college sweetheart and have been married happily for 20 years? Or should I choose the one who has been divorced three times, have had numerous lovers, and finally found their true love? Aaaagh, so confusing....!</p><p>One thing for sure about financial advice. There are a lot of experts when the economy is good. Remember there were so many stock experts, real estate investment experts, etc? Where did they all go?</p><p>I love your honesty, Steve. </p>Akemi GainesThu, 22 Oct 2009 23:09:25 -0000http://www.bripblap.com/how-to-make-yourself-an-expert/#comment-20778840<p>I have started as an engineer and having just started do not consider myself an expert or anywhere close. But I realize that sometimes if someone calls and I am giving them any answer they are taking it as if I am an expert on the subject even if I point out that I am having to look everything up.</p><p>Due to this now when I call someone else (and it is easier to do on the phone because you do not see them and have preconceived notions about them) I try to think of who they are and what they really know.</p>philip81Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:12:02 -0000