100 words a day: i don't know

day 1

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Have you ever asked a person the motivation behind their actions, and they respond was a flat somewhat befuddled “i don't know.” This seems disingenuous. i suggest here they do know.

They may be unaware of the process that lead to the eventual action. Being unaware of the factors that influence their decision making starts to look a lot like “i don't know.”

They all have reasons. At the most fundamental level, it's the SAME reason everyone has, which is to move towards pleasure and away from pain.

Here is the trick:
Everyone chooses a different path to get there.

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When you can answer

who you are, you will then know

why you chose to act.

by s m alexander