i really like john reed's site to read up on gurus that pass through town. he also has an interesting section on Russ Whitney and some of his dealings. If nothing else it makes a good read.
I have read several RD/PD books, some of Wade Cooks stuff and some Robert Allen, et. al.. The enjoyment of being motivated is certainly worth something. I was a poor __ ___ ___, made a mint, lost it all, discovered ____ and made another mint. All in all it is something I like to break up my serious reading.
What I take exception with is the lack of accurate information and disclosure of risk in many of these books. And the cost of many of these seminars is more than many attendees can really afford to be paying.
For instance, 50% of AMWAY/QUiXITAR'S revenue comes from the sale of motivational stuff to members. This is one of the organizations that put RK on the map.
All that said, many people just want to believe. Look at the reviews on Amazon of RK. Even with the hype posters being discounted, how many negative reviews are rated as helpful? People don't want to work hard, they want a savior.
