It doesn't really matter whether you get the how to info from John Reese or this forum, if you're not motivated and not taking action it won't make any difference. There are just as many people who get addicted to forums as there people who get addicted to buying cd's. Reading forums all the time and buying cd's and ebooks is enough for some people because it makes them feel like they're getting closer to their dream - and for a lot of people thats all they need - the feeling that they're getting closer to their dream. Its the same reason why people buy magazines and posters with Ferrari's in them. It makes them feel closer to their dream without them having to actually do anything about it. What makes the difference at the end of the day is doing the fundamentals everyday without fail. The same fundamentals that most people are not prepared to do. Blah Blah Blah! Anyway personally I think if you did everything in John Reese's course you could probably make a ton of cash especially since 90% of people who bought his course probably never put it into action. Just like if you put all the good stuff you learn in this forum you could make a ton of money. If you don't have time to search around in this forum and you want to have the process handed to you on a plate... and you have the money... just buy the course and put into action.
well you can choose. if you want to capitalise on time, you can buy those books and learn from them (minus all the forum's "useless posts"). if you have time and want to save money, then you read forums and their "useless posts". by buying cds and books you can learn A-Z in a week, but by visiting forums it'll probably take you several months. just to give an example.
I've spent hundreds of dollars on courses such as traffic secrets (although I haven't ordered it specifically) And most contain good info, most of which you can find on the webmaster and seo forums. Usually however, you get a tip or 2 that is not listed on any of the forums. I think in the long run most are worth it; but check to see if they offer a money-back 100% satisfaction guarantee, and don't pay with paypal. Also, most are available on limewire, (I think because mad customers post the ebooks after not being satisfied) -RonMo
the one or two tips which you dont find on forums are like blackhat tips I won't waste money on such courses