We’re awash in an ocean of experts. You can’t flick on a
cable news or daytime-talk show without seeing some expert chatting about child
psychology, reducing personal debt, losing weight, the political climate,
global warming…etc.
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If there was a huge intra-day drop in the stock market, it
was essential to get perspective from a financial investment expert to discuss
how that type of event would impact the 401(K)s of Middle
America . Or if there was a
violent attack at a high school somewhere in the country, a bona fide news
angle was trying to line up an interview with a local child psychologist who
might offer tips to parents which might help the child work through the
tragedy.
Again, I love a good expert!
But when you’re seeking advice regarding a potentially
life-impacting decision what KIND of expert would you prefer? While there’s a continuum of skill, ability
and knowledge that an expert possesses, the vast majority of experts either tend to
rely more on their personal “real-world” experience of having gone through the
situation themselves versus experts who may lack first-hand experience but have
learned from others through observation or through education.
Which type of expert are you more pre-disposed to seek or
doesn’t it matter?
I’m well aware that the only answer to that broad a question
is, “It depends on the situation as well as a variety of other factors,” – I
get that. But generally speaking would
you prefer an expert that has a lot of head knowledge or hands-on knowledge?
