by phorvick on Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:03 pm
Aron....none of my business what you do, how you post, what you post, how or what you teach. Makes no nevermind to me. However, if you don't mind reading unsolicited commentary/advice from a certified Olde Pharte...well...here is some.
My guess is that you do not know many, if any, of the many folks here on this forum.... that is not a criticism....just an observation. Many many folks here have credentials that are miles long...military...law enforcement....shooting sports...legal...long time instructors etc. It is probably not a good idea, in my opinion, to have as your first introduction to them one of "perceived" arrogance (it is the way your posts come across...might be 100% not your personality, but it is the way it comes across. And, of course, mine probably comes across as condescending!)
I read your recent post as stating that "I must be good because I was approved." That may be a terrrible reading of your post, but that is what I get out of it. And, that idea is, if you excuse my bluntness, silly. I personally know many instructors that are on the BCA list as approved, that although great guys, are horrible teachers. They know their stuff, but cannot put together an interesting, thoughtful, curriculum. Being BCA approved and $1.25 will get you a Pepsi and that is about it.
One thing that most, if not all, instructors do on this forum is have an open invitation to all other instructors to attend their class...no c harge....as a way to learn from one another. I would be most happy to attend your class on that basis...and you mine. I am sure that there are things that I can learn...we can all learn from one another.
My advice is to work hard, do a great job, and....I am sure we will all benefit.
My advice to the moderators is that this thread is dangerously close to getting completely out of hand...and should possibly consider ending it. Or not.
Welcome.
PDH
Where did I leave the Tardis?