Mike Sorry !! Some of the efforts you have made to remove the errors within the journey and then go back and ask for Rich's acceptance just rubbed me the wrong way.
IMO, your feelings about TM have twisted your perspective on Mike's motivations. Mike isn't looking for approval from TM, just input on things that he might not be seeing himself. Doctors consult with other Doctors all the time. Also, just because you ask for an opinion from someone doesn't mean you're going to follow it. It's about information-gathering.