My previous-knowledge-proof test and/or survey

[eunice]

My answers:

1) It is far better to be on your own than with someone just for the sake of not being alone. That applies to friendships as wells as relationships.

2) To proclaim my understanding and competence on a subject, and then change my mind on it because my understanding was shown to be incorrect, it’s embarrassing for me, especially in public, as I fear it makes me look stupid. I prefer to avoid this and usually wait until I am sure of my understanding and knowledge before I start talking about it.

Agree

3) On the contrary, I think any one person’s experience – including mine – may be too narrow or limited, and I prefer to broaden it by getting as much second-hand information as I can.

4)If I need to learn something quickly, my first instinct is to ask someone I see as knowledgeable on the subject, rather than find my own way through it in books, the net, etc.

Disagree

5) Hmm, no. I am never sure about such things.


6) Especially in moments of crisis, I am inclined to be paralyzed by indecision and tend to wish, later, that I had acted more quickly.


7) On the contrary, I don’t worry too much about appearing stupid/and or ignorant – I am more likely to worry if I am being boring, inconvenient, rude etc when dealing with others, collectively or individually.

8) It is a very common state of mind for me to feel that, whatever I have done with regards to a task, or when doing something for someone, I could have done just one bit more.


9)Sometimes I may even wish I was better in such things, but normally I think that those who take physical risks (or risk getting into physical confrontations) easily are just being silly.

10) Poetry may be nice and all, but it’s ultimately pointless – I prefer writings that actually communicate something in a more straightforward language.

[Hot Scalding Gayser]

Poetry isn't pointless.

You're using the 'money is everything fallacy' or something. It gives you a sense of security but it doesn't give you an emotional inner calm. That requires you sparking your creative side. Something most Westerners have a hard time with. Great writing will move people, but still manage to connect and communicate with the audience. The best TV shows and books, the critically acclaimed ones all have this quality.

Happiness and treating people correctly is a simple choice no matter what you're doing.

Of course if you want to truly create it takes more effort sometimes than making money. Depending on your type I guess.

Don't ya just love the creator of Calvin & Hobbes for trying to stay true to his artistic roots while still making a living?

Have you pissed on a Ford logo today?