In Life: Motives
Humans seem to have an unlimited ability to deceive themselves. Am I supporting my decisions with logical reason and deduction or are all my supporting arguments simply delusional rationalization of what I simply want. It is often very difficult to tell.
If I can master the art of determining my real motives, and identifying when I am simply rationalizing, I'll be way ahead. I don't have to negate my decision just because I find I'm rationalizing, but knowing the truth behind my decisions give me more power over myself and puts me ahead in the game.
Posted by Paul Gernhardt on Thursday, October 30, 2008