rational thinking

[redemption_2010]

i have been tod by others my thinking is irrational because i let my emotions cloud my judgment. wat do u think of this?

how should i be more rational?

thank you

[superflya]

by getting rid of the surd in the denominator

[redemption_2010]

lol

[m@tty]

i have been tod by others my thinking is irrational because i let my emotions cloud my judgment. wat do u think of this?

how should i be more rational?

thank you

To be more rational basically don't be completely governed by instincts and emotions. Think about things logically, factually, rather than just trusting your gut feelings. But you should not ignore your emotions.

[gmx]

i have been tod by others my thinking is irrational because i let my emotions cloud my judgment. wat do u think of this?

how should i be more rational?

thank you

you want subjective advice from subjective people on how to be more objective?
the irrational can NEVER become rational, and nobody is rational.
It sounds like the solution to your problem is just to pretend you're smart.

[EvangelionZeta]

i have been tod by others my thinking is irrational because i let my emotions cloud my judgment. wat do u think of this?

how should i be more rational?

thank you

To be more rational basically don't be completely governed by instincts and emotions. Think about things logically, factually, rather than just trusting your gut feelings. But you should not ignore your emotions.

This.  Perfect path to rationality is Philosophy, incidentally - learn how to think about arguments using premises and conclusions, it works wonders.

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When in a dispute, you need to carefully consider both what you and your opponent are arguing. Don't take statements at face value. Try to see where they came from. At every step, ask what was the motivation for that statement? Was it well motivated, or is it being forced? Is there a gap in the logic somewhere?
Emotionally charged arguments are likely to be riddled with logical fallacies. Some of the common fallacies are at http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/. You need to take a step back and pick apart what both of you are saying. Taking time to think about the arguments will let you pinpoint flaws in your opponent's argument, or in your own.

Also, always try to be objective if you can, and never be in denial if you know you've lost. Acknowledging and learning from your mistakes and moving on is an important part of self-improvement.

[Mao]

Why do you want to be rational? What's so bad about having emotions?

[redemption_2010]

Why do you want to be rational? What's so bad about having emotions?

nothing wrong about having emotions, its just that emotions can make u do stupid things u later regret. like lust, act like a dick when u think u r funny etc etc.

[redemption_2010]

for me anyway emotions have been problematic, i have trouble with self control. i really need to work on this.

[Visionz]

Acting like a dick. Ive done that. Every time I drink I do that. =\

You have to look at it from a perspective that doesnt involve yourself or anyone you care about. Im more apathetic than empathetic so its not a problem for me.

Stop worrying. That will also impair your judgement.