February 08, 2005
Dear Coach Ilg,
No one enjoys criticism least of all me but in my experience the benefits can be fascinating and strong. For the moment let's not prejudge Mr Passeos state of mind or motive. Let's just say that his position is a sincere reflection of his well considered opinion. What is the outcome? All of your current fans (not a word you would probably use but the best I can think of) will reflect on his words and reconsider their physical, mental and spiritual connection to WF. In my opinion it is good to question. I am confident that anyone who spends anytime reflecting on Mr Passeos words and their own connection will come back with a stronger relationship with WF. Hell, I'm so motivated that I wrote this email. On the business front anyone with an ounce of curiosity who reads Mr Passeos review will buy TBT on the basis that this type of vitriol is usually reserved for Salman Rushdie or Rush Limbaugh and that given we are talking about personal and spiritual health there must be some interesting philosophies contained within TBT. All this emotion for a few bucks. Sounds like a deal.
I wouldn't bother getting people to refute Mr Passeos thesis. To paraphrase Shakespeare you do not want to be seen to be protesting too much. Rather, with my capitalist hat firmly screwed on, sit back and relax. This will be good for sales and good for WF.
Keep up the good work,
Kind regards,
Richard
Melbourne, AUS
PS Mr Passeos does seem like an angry little ant. My usual fix for my anger is to try and better my 2000m time on my Concept2 rowing machine. If I beat it; no more anger. If I don't; the endorphin release has put me in a better frame of mind.