Steve Pavlina’s Blog Is Worth Your Time

If you aren’t familiar with the writing of Steve Pavlina, you should be.  He’s become a kind of personal development guru of late and I have to say that his blog has been one of my favorite websites for almost a year now.  I first came across his site when I was looking for tips on goal-setting, productivity, etc.  He has a huge archive of great articles that drew me in and I’ve been hooked ever since (although his recent material on spiritual guides and subjective reality has been way outside my interests–I’d definitely start with his “Best Of” articles if you’re new).  I have yet to find anyone so prolific or thought-provoking in so many subjects as this guy, and if you’re allergic to the idea of “personal development,” rest assured this isn’t your typical Stuart Smalley stuff (although Al Franken’s book is really funny).

One of his most recent articles addresses a subject that has become increasingly important to me over the last few months:  living in the present.  I’ll be writing more about this in days to come, but for now let me say I think Steve’s insight about choosing to do what brings you joy is very well put and worth thinking over.  Some of you may be cruising along completely content with the direction you’re going.  More power to you.  Others of you may be considering a career move, what to do about a relationship, or whether to start, or finish, grad school.  If so, it might be worth reading what he has to say.

I’m no disciple of Steve Pavlina and I do have some quibbles with the post I’m suggesting you read.  I also know that for some of you his approach might grate against your belief system.  But I’m curious, what do you think he gets right, and what does he get wrong?