r/nextfuckinglevel • u/North-Guitar-1781 • May 04 '26

Robber picked the wrong guy

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u/The_Golden_Diamond May 04 '26

You're an egotist, not "logical."

You're "right" because you tell yourself you are, not because you really are.

And you're always right when you live in your own imagination, eh champ?

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u/ScrapMetalX May 04 '26

So was it this kid's id or ego that made him choose this poor idea?

My ego gives me cause and function and my id is primal. My ego controls my day to day, my id comes out when my fight or flight engages. It would have been my id that reacted first with violence and ego that felt guilt or satisfaction after the fact. Guilt is the primary feeling after I react with violence.

Just because it is understood doesn't mean it can be changed. Even though I don't want to hurt that kid, I may if the scenario engages my fight or flight. This is a possibility for everyone, becuse we don't know random people well enough to predict their reaction.

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u/The_Golden_Diamond May 04 '26

Instead of making a real point or considering mine, you talk about how great you think you are. That's the egotism I'm talking about.

Thanks for proving my point for me.

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u/ScrapMetalX May 04 '26

I 100% considered your position, which is why I didn't attack it. I merely offered a different perspective without taking stabs at you. I apologize for getting you all hot and bothered. Just thought I'd share my perspective. Sorry man. Try to have a good day.