(Excerot from Mark Manson’s Motherfucker Monday 13 Jan 2020)
The smarter you are, the easier it is to come up with bullshit to avoid what makes you uncomfortable. Over the years, I’ve noticed the smartest people often struggle the most to resolve their emotional issues. And I think some of that is due to their ability to do mental gymnastics and get themselves out of any uncomfortable argument.
So, remember, if you think you’re outsmarting others, be careful that you’re not just outsmarting yourself.