There is a difference between a set of internally consistent beliefs executed upon in good faith (no pun intended) and someone looking for the spotlight and mir

There is a difference between a set of internally consistent beliefs executed upon in good faith (no pun intended) and someone looking for the spotlight and mirror to reflect his ego in. You can work with and negotiate with someone who is thinking, however far from your own beliefs - an attention seeker can only be manipulated or you may find yourself manipulated by him.