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tgb comments on Open Thread, October 13 - 19, 2013 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: tgb 14 October 2013 12:59:21PM 9 points [-]

What expert advice is worth buying? Please be fairly specific and include some conditions on when someone should consider getting such advice and focus on individuals and families versus, say, corporations.

I ask because I recently brainstormed ways that I could be spending my money to make my life better and this was one thing that I came up with and realized I essentially never bought except for visiting my doctor and dentist. Yet there are tons of other experts out there willing to give me advice for a fee: financial advisers, personal trainers, nutritionists, lawyers, auto-mechanics, home inspectors, and many more.

Comment author: FiftyTwo 15 October 2013 10:19:09AM 1 point [-]

Therapy probably has the most impact on an individuals life satisfaction

Comment author: Suryc11 18 October 2013 01:38:22AM 3 points [-]

Sources, please?

Comment author: Lumifer 18 October 2013 02:16:26AM 1 point [-]

It depends on your needs, doesn't it?

Specify what you want, see if you know how to get there -- and if you don't, check if someone will provide a credible roadmap for a fee...

Comment author: Barry_Cotter 14 October 2013 01:41:58PM 0 points [-]

Personal fitness folk: doing starting strength is three hours a week that will make all the rest much better and a personal trainer will make your form good, which is really important. If your conscientiousness is normal tutors rock. If you can afford one, hire a tutor.

Comment author: RomeoStevens 14 October 2013 05:00:51PM 3 points [-]

Most personal trainers will not be able to help you have awesome form in powerlifting (starting strength) lifts. You're better off submitting videos of your form to forums devoted to such things than with the average PT.