Thought Project With Ashley Rothstein

Episode #028: Vulnerability...a reflection on the things that are hard for me to own

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Synopsis

I will fight to the death to prove that I am right. And there's a part of me that loves doing it.   I've been this way since I can consciously remember. I file every email I receive and save it into a labeled folder that I can pull from in case I need to show proof of something I or someone else said or did. I prefer to communicate in writing for this very reason. If questioned in a conversation, I enjoy pulling up statistics or articles to prove what I am saying has scientific backing. I also love to counter studies and statistics with anecdotal evidence that science can't explain. On top of this, I have a crazy memory. I can often recall specifics of past experiences, situations, or conversations. I use this data as 'ammo' if I am ever in a confrontational situation with another person. I sniff out contradiction easily, and I don't hesitate to point it out if I see it.   The point: I have a wired mechanism within me to manipulate whatever is in front of me to prove that I am right. If I am right, the opposi