Want would you like to see in a personal development course?

Komsat, thanks for your input. I wouldn't necessarily say that people don't know they need it. There are plenty of people searching for information about how to better themselves, especially regarding focus, clarity, goals, procrastination, self-confidence, productivity, time-management, spirituality. I have those on my blog already. Would they buy? We'll see. But look at the amount of self-help literature that sells quite well. There are probably people who do not look, but I'm certain that there are a lot of seekers of information to improve themselves. (I.e. why is this mind-warrior forum here? ;-))

One pattern that I see is that people are so focused on one thing and they know what they want, and I guess that is true in your example, that they don't feel the need to look for more information. Those are probably not the clients for a course. They are on their path. Maybe later in life they get questions where they will seek for new input.

Which brings me to the target group. I identified two big groups: 1) is young (20s) and just starting out to rock the world. they are actively seeking information that helps them to get better. 2) is a bit older (30-40s) and has some experiences and also some possible drawbacks, possibly even a major change in life (divorce, job-switch, kids left home...). They are searching for new ways to master and enjoy life. Also a lot of people realize that in order to get more out of life, earn more money, find a better mate... they have to become better and invest in themselves first.

The question about the specific area is there. Personal Development is a wide topic. Some of the most successful past courses are still pretty broad. I think about Personal Power II from Anthony Robbins. With books you have classics like "Think and Grow Rich" which is basically a personal development course, with the intent to make money while growing personally. 7 habits by Stephen Covey is a complete framework as well. I think it's doable to do a broader course.

Of course a very focused course is also doable and has been done (i.e. Wake up productive from Eben Pagan or books on Focus (Jack Canfield, zenhabits) and Goals or Self-Confidence (Brian Tracy).

What do you think?

So we are your target market? Are you planning a personal development course for internet marketers?

If not, it doesn't make sense to survey us.... we are guessing what your eventual target market will want just as you are.... Only your actual target market can tell you.

Yes, I can't outline the whole course obviously, but it is also only one way to grow, it's a system to grow consciously. My approach is asking about the essentials that have the biggest impact and are almost necessities in conscious personal development and then building a guidance as a step-by-step system. It's not primarily a pain-reliefer, although that might be a side-effect. It's primarily for people who want to be successful and personally strong with the skills and techniques to get clarity, focus, vision, goal-oriented and yet balanced.

Coming back to the original question of the thread:

Komsat, you basically said you want some kind of sophisticated productivity tool?!
Also, I didn't really understood your reason for losing interest in the personal development niche. Was it because you saw so many ambitious people not having interest in it?

I would look forward hearing more answers of what others would want to get in their personal development. Thanks.

PS. CathyAnn, I read in another thread that it is focus and persistence for you!? ;-)