Comments on: How Much Education Is Too Much?

By: Marcia Kahler

Marcia Kahler — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:09:57 +0000

Thanks, Rick, for being such a great husband and father when you are home as well as traveling. We do miss you when you are gone, but I appreciate how you stay in touch so the separations aren’t an issue. Therefore, I think your continuing ed only serves your clients better and brings more energy to your professional life. I think being a lifelong learner is healthy and important.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:41:05 +0000

Well, Rick. I sure admire your approach to client focused education, getting what’s valuable to your clients rather than what lengthens your resume. I have five college degrees: masters degrees in physics and computer science/statistics, plus mathematics and a Ph.D. in engineering. But those were for my own career. What you are doing is for your very fortunate clients.
Priceless. Congrats. Never stop.
-Lee@HillsWatch.com

By: Susan Hotalling

Susan Hotalling — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:38:03 +0000

Actually, I was thinking of the word “passion” here, instead of addiction. Passions are highly motivating.

By: Dan Schweihs

Dan Schweihs — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:45:18 +0000

There is a big difference between a strong interest and an addiction. Basically, an addiction harms your life and a strong interest improves your life or possible the quality of your life. Formal and informal (self-taught) education can improve all of our lives unless and until it block out other things and starts harming one life.
I would assume you’ve got a long way to go before you get there.
Dan