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"It is only when we go outside that comfort zone, and subject ourselves to the discomfort of considering thoughts we don't agree with, that we can make an infor
by jobu 12y ago
"It is only when we go outside that comfort zone, and subject ourselves to the discomfort of considering thoughts we don't agree with, that we can make an informed judgment on any matter. We can still disagree and maintain our opinions, but we can now do so knowing that the issue has been given consideration from all four sides. Or, if we truly give fair consideration to all points of view, we may need to swallow our pride and amend our original thoughts."
I've heard this sentiment before, but never so well written.
- JoelSutherland 12y agoI love four sides as an alternative to both sides.
- codyb 12y agoOne of my final professors in college taught us to ensure that when looking at a position to examine both sides of every side, and if we want to be very thorough, to look at both sides of both sides of either side. It's a lesson that has stuck well and has helped me maintain perspective in a wide variety of situations. The old adage (I believe from the ancient Asian philosophies of Taoism and Zen) "Think thrice before you speak, and then only speak if you have thrice concluded it is worth hearing" is another way to keep yourself in check at times. How many times have I wanted to speak and realized some folly in my thought process!
- adamclayman 12y agoI admire this whole chain of thought. - ADC
- rokhayakebe 12y agoHow many times have I wanted to speak and realized some folly in my thought process Most Talking is the output of a reflex, whereas it should be the output of reasoning.