[AlexandrB]

The idea of a community of people facing similar struggles and problems meeting to help each other perform better doesn't seem that outrageous. But paying thousands of dollars to some guru for the privilege does.

I think this kind of thing used to happen "organically" on the golf course or at the country club. But at least there you get a round of golf for your money, not just the privilege of being in the same room.

[vorpalhex]

Choosing to spend money instead of spending time, when your time is worth a lot of money, is entirely reasonable.