Comments on: What We Can All Learn From American Idol

By: James Tackett

James Tackett — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:59:30 +0000

Great insight and analogy.

By: eabus

eabus — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:30:34 +0000

This is a great observation about how society works and it is worth coming back to read it again.
Until not long ago I used to be the “poor little boy” humble, anonymous and confidence-less. End result was a very talented person (yes the world can judge me as arrogant for saying that) broke and often taken advantage of.
Seeing that life was not going to change until I change first I embarked in a trip of self exploration and self correction.
Self-confidence, mindful speech and taking things with dignity and emotional detachment (mentioned in post) are excellent subjects to ponder about.
Sure all those character traits need to be adjusted with refinement not to go over board.
Good and thought provoking post.

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:42:01 +0000

Hi Donna- Sounds like a fun song. Thanks for stopping by.

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:40:15 +0000

Hi Sheri- Thanks for your comments. We don't watch Bachelor or Biggest Race. We do talk as a family about both people's good and bad examples and learn from them all. Have a great day!

By: Sheri

Sheri — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:46:39 +0000

sorry…meant to say I do watch Idol from time to time…don't necessarily mean that one. I'm talking more about the Survivor, Bachelor, other type of shows

By: Sheri

Sheri — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:44:47 +0000

Love all your lessons! But have to respectfully disagree with this one to some extent. I see all the valuable teachable points you mention, but feel the damage from these shows outweighs the good. I abhor the rudeness, disrespect and lack of civility many of these reality shows encourage and reward. Not counting performance-based shows like Biggest Race, too often, the “winners” are the best political players who backstab, step over or insult fellow players as part of winning the game. I realize the world was never a perfect utopia, but do remember a time when people admired someone who was quiet, dignified and respectful of others…vs now when that's often considered wimpy and everyone seems to applaud this confrontational, ugly “in your face” type of communication.

By: James Tackett

James Tackett — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:59:30 +0000

Great insight and analogy.

By: eabus

eabus — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:30:34 +0000

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:42:01 +0000

Hi Donna- Sounds like a fun song. Thanks for stopping by.

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:40:15 +0000

Hi Sheri- Thanks for your comments. We don't watch Bachelor or Biggest Race. We do talk as a family about both people's good and bad examples and learn from them all. Have a great day!