[tstrimple]

I've come to distrust a number of "experts" in my time. It's not that I don't believe in expertise. It's that so many people bullshit it. From the people who promise to fix my drywall to the people who promise to fix my van. They are all fucking incompetent. I know because I've fixed the issues they have pointed out better than they have at a lower cost. Multiple times. Even when pricing out my own time at consultant rates.

And I don't mean I've just rejected the lowest offer to DIY shit to oblivion. I've accepted bids and been continuously disappointed with the results. To the point I no longer trust "experts" in these spaces because any "expertise" they bring is pretty shallow at best. The exception I'd point out is the auto-shop I prefer. They are busy enough that if I want to schedule something it's going to be 3-6 months out. As a result I've replaced my own suspension and replaced my alternator and starter myself while waiting for appointments with the rare actual experts in any domain. Actual expertise is rare and most folks don't know how to recognize it, especially outside of domains they are familiar with. Unfortunately it's way more profitable to fake expertise in various domains and collect payments and run than to actually stand behind your business and work. Thus the world we're forced to live in today.

[lifestyleguru]

Sad truth is, experts are not interested in doing casual services for randos. Those interested are learning their stuff, at best. Applies everywhere from mechanic wanting to replace the suspension, to doctor advising an invasive procedure. Many make a bank and put everything into real estate before even becoming a truly mid level specialist.