Comments on: The majority Is ALWAYS wrong, therefore DO THE OPPOSITE! http://www.newstasis.com/2008/02/07/the-majority-is-always-wrong-therefore-do-the-opposite/ helping you find a better life one state at a time Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:53:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Pat http://www.newstasis.com/2008/02/07/the-majority-is-always-wrong-therefore-do-the-opposite/#comment-827 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:18:01 +0000 http://www.newstasis.com/2008/02/07/the-majority-is-always-wrong-therefore-do-the-opposite/#comment-827 I agree that "always" can seem like an over statement, I had the same reaction you did when I first read it, but after thinking about it I'm inclined to agree with him for the most part. The point Charles is making, at least as I took it, is that most people do not do anything to help themselves - he isn't speaking about optimal health, he's speaking about self improvement and quality of life. The majority of people do not work out, they eat crappy food, they watch too much TV, they move as little as possible (park close to the door, avoid the stairs). The quality of their life suffers. They may not see it because they remain the same year after year but if you ask someone who has made the decision and taken appropriate action to improve their health they will tell you that life is more enjoyable when you start doing what the majority of people are unwilling to do. I agree that “always” can seem like an over statement, I had the same reaction you did when I first read it, but after thinking about it I’m inclined to agree with him for the most part.

The point Charles is making, at least as I took it, is that most people do not do anything to help themselves - he isn’t speaking about optimal health, he’s speaking about self improvement and quality of life.

The majority of people do not work out, they eat crappy food, they watch too much TV, they move as little as possible (park close to the door, avoid the stairs). The quality of their life suffers. They may not see it because they remain the same year after year but if you ask someone who has made the decision and taken appropriate action to improve their health they will tell you that life is more enjoyable when you start doing what the majority of people are unwilling to do.

]]> by: Tony http://www.newstasis.com/2008/02/07/the-majority-is-always-wrong-therefore-do-the-opposite/#comment-825 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:57:21 +0000 http://www.newstasis.com/2008/02/07/the-majority-is-always-wrong-therefore-do-the-opposite/#comment-825 Anyone with any semblance of knowledge and experience would be wise enough not to speak in absolutes. "Always"... really?!?! Since when did "optimal" health become an "absolute" necessity for the average person? And a "necessity" for WHAT exactly?!?! For happiness? For quality of life? For the preparation of a career or a lifestyle that has increased physical demands? "Optimal" health is a necessity only for those who want or need it. And one thing is for sure... it isn't the "average" person. "Good" health, on the other hand.... I mean... the author HAS to be speaking about "optimal health" right? Because if he's broadened his discussion beyond that.... then his argument has more holes in it than a Seymour Butts flick. Anyone with any semblance of knowledge and experience would be wise enough not to speak in absolutes. “Always”… really?!?!

Since when did “optimal” health become an “absolute” necessity for the average person? And a “necessity” for WHAT exactly?!?! For happiness? For quality of life? For the preparation of a career or a lifestyle that has increased physical demands?

“Optimal” health is a necessity only for those who want or need it. And one thing is for sure… it isn’t the “average” person. “Good” health, on the other hand….

I mean… the author HAS to be speaking about “optimal health” right? Because if he’s broadened his discussion beyond that…. then his argument has more holes in it than a Seymour Butts flick.

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