“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
So I was about to write a giant post on the Law of Attraction, Priming, Filters and the Baader Meinhof Phenomenon (haha, I’m serious). But I ran into this TED Talk by Philosopher, Ruth Chang, and I had to share it. Mind. Blown.
Ever felt like you had a difficult decision to make, or just felt indecisive in general? This TED talk will knock your socks off (if you’re into philosophy) and will change the way you view choices forever. Basically, when you make a value choice between two alternatives (ie. do I want to live in Vancouver, or move to Montreal?), it’s not about weighing the pros and cons. That won’t help you. It’s about the reasons we create for ourselves and having an opportunity to shape who we want to be. WOW. Is it just me? Probably. Anyway, watch the video and prepare to be mind blown!
Wow, the conclusions are phenomenal!
I love and am saddened by her statement: “drifters allow the world to write the story of their lives”. We should make our own choices, to be creative in creating reasons, and then living a life full of distinction because of the positive choices we have made.
thanks,
John
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