Category: Human Behavior and Cognitive Science

I think some of us want to feel, some of us want to know, and some of us want to do. And I think that very few of us know the difference. I think some of us want to consume, some of us want to produce, and some of us want to save. And I think very few of us know the difference. So when we talk about satisfaction, achievement, or success, which things are we talking about? Doing and producing? Feeling and consuming? Thinking and Saving? Or some other variation. Because it is very hard to do anything comfortably unless you are first doing and producing. Why? Because unless you produce something that others want, you cant get much that you want yourself.

When old men give you presents, you do not say no. By doing so, you deprive them of feeling that they still matter. Instead, take it and give them appreciation. Thank them twice more over the next year. The only danger sign is if they want to talk to you. If they’re trying to buy a friend that’s bad. If they are trying to satisfy a yearning to make a difference that’s a good thing. Enjoy, and don’t deprive them of it.