Joe - I couldn't agree more. That's why I mentioned that I am *not* a fan of anonymous posts. When people have to stand behind their opinion with their name, they choose their words a little more carefully. I think you hit on something important - th...

Yes, I can absolutely see the connections. I think you are on to it, and I love the simplicity of it. Reminds me of Tony Robbins Pleasure / Pain principle.  Reward = Pleasure Effort = Pain.

A great discussion! I appreciate how candid everyone has been. Here is my .02 cents. Replying to a forum post is risky. You put yourself out there - in writing - forever (will this go on my permanent record??).So what gets people posting? Lower the r...