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That would be like a professional football team taking the advice of all the 'armchair quarterbacks" and then deciding the best course of action for next Sunday.

Uh bad idea.

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Sometimes it helps to have external perspective.

Many of those 'armchair quarterbacks' are superstars in their own right and offer top advice for free. Free != bad.

Top advice from an outside perspective. Would you listen to my advice about how to live your life?

The question is not 'would' but 'should'. If, as a person, you are 'crashing' routinely and 'bleeding profusely' (users) then, ignoring matters of pride or self efficacy, the answer begins to shift more to the, 'Yes, I should.' side.

If you knew about my life, understood the problems I face and offered realistic and achievable solutions, and were someone I had respect for (even if I don't know you personally), then yes, I probably would. :)

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