10 Things Steve Olson Wished He Had Never Believed
November 21, 2006 by Glenn
And how is Steve Olson? A regular guy, blogging about his quest for personal freedom. Going through this mid-life crisis of sorts, he has a post about 10 things he wishes he’d never believed.
Some are things I’ve felt for quite awhile, and some ideas are ones I want to explore.
- Getting a good job is the best way to earn money
- Emotional people are weak, vulnerable, and easily manipulated
- Admitting a mistake is a sign of weakness
- School is the best place for kids to learn
- I should ignore my feelings and make decisions with hard reason and logic
If you think getting a job is the best way to earn money, I recommend reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad for a different perspective. Steve’s thoughts on emotions are interesting — I’ve always thought they cloud your judgement and lead to rash decisions. But he’s spot-on that leaders recognize and exploit the power of emotions.
Read the full post for all 10 nuggets of wisdom.
I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad a few years back, and it really left a bad taste in my mouth. Casting about on the Internets, I found I certainly wasn’t the only one. Before you read that book, please consider this debunking by author John Reid.
Andrew, I read John Reid’s page a few years ago, and I still think the information in RDPD is very valuable. The book simply makes sense. It may not be easy to become a successful business owner or investor, but that’s what the rich are. They’re not employees.
Redifining what an asset and liability are was also invaluable. There’s power in language — when I see those two words, I see something different than most people.