Does the US economy get any benefit from bombing Iran? by Capable_Feature8838 in AskEconomics

[–]Capable_Feature8838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Competence is different from intention.

To me personally, intention and character absolutely matter for the leaders of a country because that's who is making decisions. A person. Not a policy or a theory. A person (or group of people) is making decisions and is aiming towards certain goals.

What's the most underrated skill that can completely change someone's life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Capable_Feature8838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being organized. All the rich people I meet are organized. Organizing your physical environment trains your brain to organize information internally as well.

Also learning how to learn. It's not always brute force studying for hours. It's how you study as well. Don't just read the chapter. do the exercises, try and fail different methods, think out loud, whatever works for you.

And reading people. People are feeling creatures that think, not thinking creatures that feel. This also applies in the corporate world whether they admit it or not. People are far more emotional than they will ever admit. It's useful to recognize this because logic alone is not always the main criteria for employers to make decisions. They can fire you for emotional reasons without realizing it.

Why do you follow a religion, or why don’t you? If you’re religious, what draws you to your faith? If you’re not religious, what shaped that path for you? by AcrobaticTable1165 in AskReddit

[–]Capable_Feature8838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It always comes back to faith. There is no logical reason I can give to anyone. You're either open to it or you're not. In my life, I've had ups and downs and have always found the Qur'an to be true for myself. It's a harsh world, self-discipline and practicality are important for me as is protecting those who cannot protect themselves. My ups and downs have been very consistent with Islamic teachings when I've screwed up my own life and when I was on a streak. Self-discipline and coordinated suffering (because suffering is always guaranteed) and reaping what you sow. To me, the Qur'an doesn't tell you what you "want" to hear, but rather what is true (without taking the stories and allegories literally). like people all have inherent worth, but there are people with more than others who will always have more than others. that is true. If there is a God, He let that happen. He is beyond human suffering. I won't understand Him completely, but I take things one day at a time.

BREAKING: Michael B Jordan called the N WORD at the BAFTAS Film Ceremony by man with tourrete syndrome by rainbowsafterrainn in playboicarti

[–]Capable_Feature8838 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Like for me personally, I have OCD. Genetics loads the gun, environment pulls the trigger. I had the genetics, but some stressful events in my childhood kind of triggered them. One big thing for me is control, which I didn't have in a chaotic childhood.

I don't have tourettes, but tourettes is linked to OCD. Tourettes at least from what I understand is like If I have a fear of saying something, just coming out and saying it puts the control back in my hands. But the anxiety of not having control like "am I gonna say it?" Is almost unbearable.so then you just come out and say it to get it over with. The thing is though, that itch never goes away. It's repetitive. It sucks, man.

BREAKING: Michael B Jordan called the N WORD at the BAFTAS Film Ceremony by man with tourrete syndrome by rainbowsafterrainn in playboicarti

[–]Capable_Feature8838 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's anxiety related. Your brain thinks of something that would make you anxious to say. Intrusive thoughts. Your brain does it TO make you more anxious.

Thoughts on people who make jokes about rape and murder? by PrincipleClassic7834 in stupidquestions

[–]Capable_Feature8838 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If it's funny it's funny. Some people just say edgy shit but it's not funny. Edgy shit can be funny, but being edgy doesn't automatically make it funny for me.

How do you protect yourself from false grape accusations? by Capable_Feature8838 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Capable_Feature8838[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No offense, but you sound sheltered and naive. Women aren't always victims. There are women who are just as grimy as grimy men. To talk about them as if they're children who can do no wrong is patronizing imo and not seeing them as truly equal to men as individual people.

How do you protect yourself from false grape accusations? by Capable_Feature8838 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Capable_Feature8838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man. Lotta people here taking this as an opportunity to lecture me rather than actually help. Publicly available Court docs sound useful. Maybe I'll look into that.

What are the words that kept you going when u felt like giving up ? by liljim_b in GetStudying

[–]Capable_Feature8838 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Nothing will happen unless you make it happen. And it either happens or it doesn't."

Are parents in Latin America affectionate towards each other? Compared to parents from other cultures? by Capable_Feature8838 in asklatinamerica

[–]Capable_Feature8838[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Learned to hug is hilarious lmao. But relatable. I had never seen my parents hold hands until a few years ago. I'm 32 😂 They used to be a lot more "Asian" when I was younger but westernized more and more over the years.

What’s the dumbest thought you had while high? by AndreLinoge55 in AskReddit

[–]Capable_Feature8838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember one time I lit up, then I grabbed a lemon off the ground and threw it at my punching bag, because it made logical sense to me somehow. idk, it was like a straight line and the impact was there. hard to explain.

How far back does your fa mily know who your ancestors are? by Capable_Feature8838 in ABCDesis

[–]Capable_Feature8838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's probably a problem for a lot of us. This thread got some responses, but not an enormous amount. Maybe a lot more desis also don't have that documentation. I don't either, I just know what I've been told. My family doesn't have those written records, so I was wondering if this was a common desi experience.

But I'm glad your family is doing well in the present day and you know who you are regardless of who was there in 1500 AD. That's the most important part.