Chess Mentor Issue

I find the majority of the time that I read the descriptions I constantly end up playing the wrong moves looking for stuff that fits what theyre asking for. But when I treat it more like tactics trainer and just analyze the position and play what I feel is right without reading what they have to say most of the time I get it right. Its really starting to get irritating and I feel like its preventing me from using the tool to learn. Does anyone else have this issue? Any advice from you higher rated guys?

I bought the Chess Mentor CD before joining this site.  I have been surprised by the fact that the lessons on this site don't seem to be the same as those on the CD.  The hints, etc. on the CD are much more useful.  I was under the impression that they were the same product, but it does not seem like it.  

I am sorry, I don't have suggestions, but I do empathize.

I've been using CM for a couple of years now and only use the narratives for background and entertainment. I then proceed as you do. I've always considered it a "positional chess trainer" and, IMO, I think I'm learning what it was designed for.

If you do find a different approach that teaches more or better, please let me know.

is chess mentor a good program?

I think so. Sometimes its confusing and you have to go with your gut but overall I think its helped improved my game.

i will try it out.

thanks for the tip dude

do you have long hair?

I do I sort of look like a surfer lol

i like surfing

I also have issues with CM and TT, if you take one second longer than they think you should even if you answer correctly, they take off a lot of points and that's very discouraging.  Actually it's cruel and counterproductive.