@Mark Petrik: I 2nd what Aaron Murrell said about choice, cost, and quality. Let's not compare apples to oranges, and expect equality. I've purchased a boat load (bookcase load, to be exact) of courses, workbooks, CDs, and tapes. I've been to countless workshops, bootcamps, and 3-day intensives. They weren't necessarily "bad", they were just incomplete. Or maybe they just didn't speak to my learning style, who knows; but we can't discount all education. Then I tried to go out and do it on my own. I read and educated myself online, and did a tremendous job. I was constantly complimented on what I knew...but it was what I "didn't know" that cost me money. I lost so much money on my 1st deal, that it made me physically ill. A couple years later, I was re-introduced to a complete education system, that has been "it" for me. I could have become cynical regarding education, I could have decided all education was bad, but I decided to keep my mind open; and I'm so thankful that I did. It has been one of the single greatest decisions of my business life. I love BP, and have found it a phenomenal asset; I do however, dislike the fact that the majority seem to bash formal RE Education. I love the info, the advice, the connections, and the camaraderie...but for sure...bits and pieces of free info and/or advice doesn't quite compare to complete, structured education. I respect all opinions...this is mine. (My 2 cents)
