"I Think Too Much: Highly Sensitive People Are More Likely to Succeed" Reading Notes#
Author: [Fr] Christel Buthion
Reading Time: 3 hours
These are the notes and excerpts I recorded while reading "I Think Too Much: Highly Sensitive People Are More Likely to Succeed" on WeChat Reading.
Chapter 1 High Sensitivity is Your Precious Gift#
In daily life, such gazes often make those being observed feel disturbed, scrutinized, or even examined. In fact, their purpose of observation is not judgment, but understanding. For François, observation brings him peace of mind. In this process, the details they observe are also stored in memory. Visually hypersensitive individuals have another trait: they are very sensitive to brightness.
The five senses make our lives colorful. Through various senses filled with pleasant information—beautiful images, melodious sounds, delightful feelings, various fragrances, and delicious tastes—we experience the vibrant colors of life. Multidirectional thinkers feel joy and emotion when they see the sunset or hear birds singing. In such moments, they can most deeply appreciate their uniqueness. They try to share their feelings with those around them but are often misunderstood. People around them sigh, saying, "Yes, it's nice, but isn't that just the sunset? You've seen it before! Let's move on!" Some even mockingly say, "Chirp, chirp, chirp, the birds are singing! How old are you?" This hypersensitivity can explain why multidirectional thinkers, despite occasional feelings of depression, maintain a strong love for life and can rekindle their passion for living at any moment due to a ray of sunshine.
Chapter 2 Emotional Richness Enhances Your Empathy#
When judged or criticized, multidirectional thinkers feel ashamed of themselves and think they are terrible. However, let’s try to imagine what the world would be like without the more direct and sensitive expressions of multidirectional thinkers. There would be no creativity, no empathy, and no sense of humor. Everyone would be filled with rationality, constantly self-controlled, devoid of warmth. Without the capacity for indignation and rebellion, especially lacking the seemingly crazy yet highly infectious passion, what would humanity become? The world needs the existence of multidirectional thinkers to counterbalance a society that is occasionally too rational and cold. Super sensitivity is one of the traits of multidirectional thinkers. If you are extremely sensitive, then besides this trait, you likely possess other personality traits: you are kind, selfless, and passionate in interpersonal relationships; you are harsh on yourself, constantly doubting yourself, and even self-deprecating; your strengths lie in your open-mindedness, curiosity, sense of humor, and innocence; you are straightforward, upright, and sincere, with an unparalleled sense of justice. The more you can accept your true self, the better you can manage this magical sensitivity and your emotions. Because the key to effectively managing emotions is to have a correct understanding of oneself. As you deepen your understanding of yourself, you will comprehend yourself better and be able to cope with your emotional storms, making emotions your friends and guides.
For multidirectional thinkers, replacing cold criticism with warm encouragement, offering praise and comfort, and expressing trust in them is a good way to motivate them, as their greatest drive is the desire to meet others' expectations and prove their abilities.
This mechanism can preserve life, but it can also cause significant trouble: in a stressful environment, one may stop trying to cope with adverse situations. Moreover, the healing process cannot begin normally. The amygdala is paralyzed by the constant secretion of morphine and ketamine from the brain, unable to release the emotional shocks suffered to another structure—the hippocampus (which is akin to software that processes and stores memories). Situations that trigger stress responses remain sealed within the amygdala. Sometimes, years later, when flashbacks occur, one still feels completely returned to that moment. Because the amygdala has "short-circuited," the stressful situation remains sealed within it, leading to the feeling of repeatedly being in past scenes. This phenomenon is known as "post-traumatic stress disorder."
Some multidirectional thinkers choose to live in a nearly continuous state of dissociation, viewing all emotionally charged situations "rationally," no longer able to perceive everything sharply. They feel that nothing can touch them, that the present is unreliable, and that they are detached from real life. To maintain distance from their emotions, they adopt some defense mechanisms, making them appear very indifferent and unresponsive to anything. But this is merely a facade; inside, everything is boiling and burning.
Due to their inherently selfless nature, they also find it hard to imagine that others can be calculating and selfish. They believe that others think like them and assume that people are inherently good and do not scheme; they cannot imagine the existence of pure malice and deliberate destruction, as that would be utterly meaningless. Such thoughts make them vulnerable to manipulation and harm by some deceivers. They believe malice does not exist, yet they find it increasingly difficult to understand why they are repeatedly betrayed, leading some multidirectional thinkers to become bitter, suspicious, or even paranoid and self-isolated, with social withdrawal possibly becoming their only means of self-protection.
Multidirectional thinkers have the ability to notice others' body language, detect subtle changes in tone and expression; they can sense others' emotions to understand their thoughts. For most multidirectional thinkers, noticing others' emotional states and understanding their expectations and thoughts happens naturally. However, this natural attention to others can make those who are not sincere feel uneasy.
Because multidirectional thinkers are very good at reading minds, they believe others can guess what they are thinking. If others appear indifferent, they assume it is intentional. If multidirectional thinkers can understand that "ordinary people" find it difficult to read body language and understand others' thoughts and emotions, they will realize that others' situations are not as they imagine, which will bring them comfort and no longer expect that one day others will reciprocate with the same quality of care.
I can notice all the details, even the most trivial ones, which allows me to perceive a person as a whole. Just by looking at how someone dresses, their posture, and their manner of speaking, I immediately know who I am dealing with. In fact, it is not that I want to know; it is that I cannot help but know. I know my sharpness makes people uncomfortable because even if I say nothing, people feel I see right through them, and they become uneasy when they are with me. When I see someone deceiving themselves, thinking illogically, and getting deeper into trouble, every word I say may cause them pain because what I say is exactly the reality they want to escape from or the issues they refuse to face. In any situation, I can see the problem at a glance and know what to do to change the status quo. I always know what will happen next, which troubles and exhausts me. I even feel very lonely."
She can only avoid telling others what she sees. Multidirectional thinkers are like Cassandra, who can see, hear, and feel many things early on but must remain silent because no one wants to hear her "prophecies."
There is a Japanese proverb that says, "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." The implication is that to be liked, it is better to conform and fail than to break the mold and succeed. It is better for everyone to make mistakes together than for one person to avoid punishment alone. This is what is meant by "knowing how to howl with the wolves." However, some multidirectional thinkers risk becoming the laughingstock by insisting on shouting out the truths they see, even if it means talking to a brick wall.
Multidirectional thinkers exhibit symptoms of Cassandra syndrome, merely wanting others to benefit from their predictions. However, some lessons can only be learned through personal experience, and everyone needs to learn through making mistakes. Therefore, let everyone develop at their own pace.
Chapter 3 A Good Level of Self-Esteem Helps You Understand Rejection Better#
Imagine if light were used as an example; your expression might encompass the entire spectrum, while some people's expressions can only contain monochromatic light. Therefore, in the communication process, they can only capture part of the information you express and can only respond to that part, ignoring other subtle details. What you consider the most brilliant part does not exist for others. Multidirectional thinkers constantly experience this situation. This partly explains their identity confusion: the mirror of interpersonal relationships cannot reflect their image as a whole; the image reflected is often fragmented and distorted because the feedback from those around them often highlights their oddities and "abnormalities."
Multidirectional thinkers reject excessive self-focus. They firmly believe that excessive self-focus makes one selfish and individualistic. However, this is not the case: only when needs are unmet do people become aggressive. A nourished person will be calm and willing to help others. However, to receive nourishment, one must have a good level of self-esteem, which is often not the case.
Of course, all of this happens when one has completely lost objective self-awareness—success is merely a favor from fate and fleeting, while failure is certain, proving that one is truly worthless. People no longer desire acceptance and validation; instead, they increasingly fear failure and rejection.
Getting recognition for achievements is also not simple. Nowadays, people prefer to point out mistakes rather than recognize progress; they prefer criticism over encouragement. This is in stark contrast to the environment that multidirectional thinkers need to soothe themselves. Social interactions bring them distress, and misunderstanding of rules is seen as malice. When they put their all into completing a task, they may deviate from the topic or fail to meet the teacher's expectations. Therefore, they rarely receive external recognition. Additionally, their perfectionism also plays a role in their inability to acknowledge their successes. Multidirectional thinkers have a special sensitivity that allows them to discover the potential for perfection in every thing, situation, and person. Their reference standards are very absolute. Because multidirectional thinkers find it hard to admit that nothing in this world is perfect, their successes are almost never recognized by themselves.
Multidirectional thinkers have faced rejection since childhood. Typically, rejected individuals will immediately adjust their behavior and quickly regain peer acceptance. But multidirectional thinkers are not like that; they are very aware of their differences but do not understand where they went wrong. Fundamentally, they are rejected because of their inherent structure. They develop a deep fear of rejection and abandonment. Later, in relationships, especially with friends and partners, they continue to be influenced by this fear, falling into complex and painful situations, granting excessive power to their friends or partners.
I either tell lies or think too highly of myself.
For multidirectional thinkers, rejection, criticism, and ridicule are forms of psychological violence; even trivial harm can lead to Stockholm syndrome. This symptom can explain why many multidirectional thinkers habitually guess others' thoughts, try to please others, and completely agree before others have said much, making it impossible for them to oppose anyone. The fear of rejection and abandonment makes multidirectional thinkers easily influenced and thus vulnerable to emotional manipulation.
Only children need unconditional love to help them grow; adults do not need such love, so you no longer need to please everyone.
When your self-worth is rooted in genuine emotions rather than some qualities you possess, you can break free from depression. You do not need to prove your worth; you are beautiful because of your imperfections. Being content with being yourself allows you to recognize yourself.
Chapter 4 The Soil of Real Life Needs the Flowers of Idealism#
To a large extent, it is this absolute value system that makes these multidirectional thinkers seem like they come from another planet, making it difficult for them to find their place in society. The universal social norms either exceed their understanding or provoke their disgust: too much irrationality, too much hypocrisy, cowardice, and foolish rituals! A complete lack of purity and sincerity!
The values of multidirectional thinkers guide them to be sincere and selfless. I like to throw some difficult problems at them.
Most multidirectional thinkers are very selfless and not very interested in money. This is simply unbelievable to "ordinary people," and it is perfect for those who want to manipulate others. I must often remind them that multidirectional thinkers only realize their poor financial situation when they are deceived. Even if they do not care about money, they are not wealthy enough to be easily deceived. Only when they decide not to indulge deceivers anymore can they begin to self-protect.
How can one not give up their beliefs while not feeling pain? What you need to do is not to try to impose your worldview on others. In this way, you can maintain your integrity, kindness, and pursuit of perfection while staying connected to reality and accepting the different choices made by others.
Another flaw in the values of multidirectional thinkers is that they can sometimes override existing rules. If a rule is unjust, illogical, or too arbitrary, then multidirectional thinkers cannot abide by it, regardless of the cost. Conversely, they must accept the punishment for breaking the rules and take responsibility for their actions. With their unique insight, multidirectional thinkers can perceive absurdities, dangers, lack of kindness, or injustices that others cannot. At this point, their resistance may be seen as fanciful or overly willful. This certainly leads to frustration!
In principle, multidirectional thinking is often accompanied by absolute honesty and strict adherence to rules, unless multidirectional thinkers find the rule to be foolish. Interestingly, those who question rules find it hard to give up their idealism. Their personal ethics always take precedence, and they may need to pay the price for their "deviance." They will accept punishment gracefully but will not reflect on themselves. Thanks to people like them, dictators face resistance. They have the courage that matches their beliefs, but in some cases, their actions may be too extreme, leaving the impression that they want to impose their ideas on others.
The relationship between multidirectional thinkers and authority is often difficult to handle. In the value system of multidirectional thinkers, there is no jealousy or "power games"; people should treat each other equally, regardless of the other's rank or status. What moves them are only integrity, courage, or abilities that can truly withstand the test, which they sincerely praise and admire. They treat everyone equally, showing the same attitude towards a receptionist and a CEO. Their humility and composure are not understood by those accustomed to flattery. They have various issues with authority, which first emerge in their relationships with parents and schools, and these issues persist in the workplace after they become adults. For them, merely having the title of a leader is not enough; they must also have competence, proper command, and, if possible, be courteous. Adhering to the hierarchy is meaningless for multidirectional thinkers.
Multidirectional thinkers hope their actions can make those they want to change realize their potential, but this overly positive attitude often makes others feel very uncomfortable. Others cannot recognize themselves in such overly enthusiastic treatment and instead think that multidirectional thinkers are insincere flatterers. Another possibility is that under the keen gaze of multidirectional thinkers, others feel exposed and must confront the gap between their current reality and potential, which is also unsettling and can even feel coercive. Only those who want to manipulate others would be pleased with the innocence of multidirectional thinkers and exploit them.
Chapter 5 Harmoniously Coexisting with Yourself and Others, No Longer "Glass-hearted"#
What I want to tell you is: "To choose who to accompany you, you must first have the ability to be alone." You need to learn to cope with the loneliness that arises from solitude. If it is a temporary solitude of your own choosing, it will energize you. Don't forget that you have slowly come to understand and accept yourself; in your pleasant company, you will never live in the coldest loneliness.
First, do not take criticism as a personal attack. What the critic says reflects more about themselves than about you. The logic here is: the reason for criticizing others' behavior is that I do not allow myself to do so (while some people do so without hesitation).
However, some criticisms from conventional thinkers can indeed guide you to improve. If your understanding of criticism remains at the behavioral level and does not extend to identity (self) level, then these criticisms have value. You need to learn to view criticism as a kind of response; if you find it meaningful, thank the other person for bringing it up; if you do not agree, simply respond, "That's your opinion." If what the other person points out as your "flaw" is actually one of the traits of multidirectional thinkers, you should be grateful because they recognized the real you, and then you just need to smile and admit, "Yes, that's right, I am too ××."
However, you may never be able to avoid having malicious people discover your uniqueness. Because your traits make them dislike you, they will incite the entire group to exclude you. If this happens to you, you need to respond correctly.
Do you know the difference between fools and wise people? The difference lies in the fact that wise people know to choose the right person to talk to at the right time. Therefore, when you communicate with others, if the other person cannot understand you, do not force them to grasp what you are trying to express; try changing the topic of your conversation!
Once multidirectional thinkers understand the tactics of manipulators, they will not fall into the trap of being manipulated again; once they break free from manipulators, they will be reborn. Then, multidirectional thinkers will regain their love for life and rediscover their vitality and brilliance. Generally, they will meet another multidirectional thinker, and if the new partner can understand the concept of multidirectional thinking, they will ultimately find happiness in their intimate relationship, becoming a kind, humorous, confident, and vibrant couple. Two kind-hearted people will freely chat and debate together.
To get to know each other, multidirectional thinking men and women need to abandon the clichés that men must be masculine and women must be gentle. Multidirectional thinking women are psychologically more masculine, while multidirectional thinking men are psychologically more feminine. A slightly gentle man and a slightly masculine woman can complement each other perfectly.
Afterword#
Throughout history, there have always been some unique individuals—artists, inventors, emotionally rich people... They are all troubled by their mental states. Undoubtedly, Leonardo da Vinci was a multidirectional thinker, while Michelangelo, Newton, Einstein, and Mozart were diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. I believe Louis XVI's obsession with locks is also very close to what Asperger refers to as "special interests."
Not all children who are abused or treated "badly" become multidirectional thinkers; I have also encountered multidirectional thinkers from warm families. In this sense, the theory of postnatal adaptation is not comprehensive. I would like to propose a compromise explanation: gifted children often lack a sense of security, possibly because they are more insightful, rational, mature, and adult-like than their parents, instinctively feeling that they surpass their parents intellectually and cannot expect to be understood by them, thus having to enhance their adaptability.
For a father to triangulate the relationship with the child, he needs to do the following:
- Mature and give up his sense of omnipotence;
- Accept the transition of his role from son to father, which also means accepting that he will grow old and be surpassed;
- Fully understand that the mother's role is irreplaceable and accept that he can never replace his wife. The pursuit of perfection stems from the omnipotent fantasy of infancy; many multidirectional thinkers remain stuck in this fantasy in adulthood, even if the perfect world they imagine is far from reality. There is a theory that children are generally dominated by the right brain in infancy, which gradually changes as they grow older. This may be due to paternal guidance or education from school or society. Objectively speaking, conventional thinkers dominated by the left brain are more adaptable than multidirectional thinkers dominated by the right brain.
Throughout history, there have always been some unique individuals—artists, inventors, emotionally rich people... They are all troubled by their mental states. Undoubtedly, Leonardo da Vinci was a multidirectional thinker, while Michelangelo, Newton, Einstein, and Mozart were diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. I believe Louis XVI's obsession with locks is also very close to what Asperger refers to as "special interests."
Not all children who are abused or treated "badly" become multidirectional thinkers; I have also encountered multidirectional thinkers from warm families. In this sense, the theory of postnatal adaptation is not comprehensive. I would like to propose a compromise explanation: gifted children often lack a sense of security, possibly because they are more insightful, rational, mature, and adult-like than their parents, instinctively feeling that they surpass their parents intellectually and cannot expect to be understood by them, thus having to enhance their adaptability.
For a father to triangulate the relationship with the child, he needs to do the following:
- Mature and give up his sense of omnipotence;
- Accept the transition of his role from son to father, which also means accepting that he will grow old and be surpassed;
- Fully understand that the mother's role is irreplaceable and accept that he can never replace his wife. The pursuit of perfection stems from the omnipotent fantasy of infancy; many multidirectional thinkers remain stuck in this fantasy in adulthood, even if the perfect world they imagine is far from reality. There is a theory that children are generally dominated by the right brain in infancy, which gradually changes as they grow older. This may be due to paternal guidance or education from school or society. Objectively speaking, conventional thinkers dominated by the left brain are more adaptable than multidirectional thinkers dominated by the right brain.
Chapter 6 An Unceasing Brain Makes Your Thinking More Active#
They feel that they belong not only to the human family but also to the entire world of life, thus viewing life with selflessness and generosity.
Tree-like thinking is particularly effective in finding solutions. Linear thinking is sequential, generating ideas consecutively, while tree-like thinking can explore multiple paths simultaneously in a parallel manner. This thought process occurs naturally and unconsciously for multidirectional thinkers, who can quickly propose solutions but cannot explain how those solutions came to mind.
To some extent, this "distrust" is positive. In a constantly moving world, the density of a chair is also relative. Some previously established scientific arguments are often overturned by new discoveries. Therefore, accepting challenges to what you thought was certain can well demonstrate that your thinking is open. Fortunately, there are different perspectives to question widely accepted beliefs! Understanding self-criticism indicates you have a humble attitude; allowing others to think from different angles shows you have a broad mind; confirming the accuracy of information before receiving it is also a sign of caution and maturity. However, everything should be moderate. Too much doubt and too many questions can hinder thinking. If everything in life is unreal, and everything can be overturned with a thought, you will feel like you are living in an unstable and unsafe world. Those knotty questions may cause you anxiety and pain—why do we live? Why do we die? Why is there so much suffering and absurdity?
The tree-like thinking of multidirectional thinkers allows them to explore every possible option for each event, and as their thoughts constantly traverse between the past and the future, they can make wise and cautious decisions. Before taking action, multidirectional thinkers always analyze each possibility by combining historical lessons and various predictable consequences for the future. Because they understand they are only a part of social life, they do not consider only themselves when making decisions but also the potential negative impacts on others. Decisions made in this way are friendly, as they respect individuals, families, and other interpersonal relationships. Decisions made by multidirectional thinkers are almost impossible to encounter setbacks, failures, or risks where the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Looking back at poor Cassandra, she could predict but was not believed. Many cautious multidirectional thinkers can only watch helplessly as people act thoughtlessly and without consideration of consequences, like an audience who has already seen the danger on screen, saying "be careful" to the characters in the movie, but to no avail.
However, life needs to be experienced in the present. After concluding your mental explorations, you still need to learn to focus on the present; some non-present matters can be thought about later! You should rely on your keen senses to discover beauty, listen to melodies, feel the gentleness of the air, and savor the good life. So please pause, take a deep breath. You are so vibrant, right here and now!
Finally, I want to say that it is very important not to let anyone put sand in your millstone, as this will affect its normal operation. Unfortunately, when multidirectional thinkers encounter people with narcissistic personality disorder, the above situation occurs. Generally speaking, multidirectional thinkers are brave and efficient; they know how to deal with difficult and complex situations. As long as the information they collect is objective and accurate, finding solutions is not a big problem for them. However, manipulators with narcissistic personality disorders will manipulate and distort data; they deceive, lie, and contradict themselves, deliberately making people go around in circles. Most multidirectional thinkers are inherently kind and find it hard to imagine the existence of lies, fraud, and malice. Over time, they will increasingly fail to understand the "distorted" situations around them, which may drive them to madness.
In learning courses, many multidirectional thinking high school students find themselves in trouble because they find the course content absurd, disconnected from real life, and lacking meaning. However, sometimes it is enough to place the ongoing learning content within the larger framework of the entire academic year, or for someone to explain how this course content applies to daily life, to restore meaning to their course learning. Additionally, the college entrance examination can be introduced to them as a video game: to level up, it is not necessary to overthink why one needs to find a sword, a potion, or a ring. The focus is that only by obtaining enough points can one enter the next level. Learning is the same. Even if they do not like a subject, they can still study and strive to obtain the required scores to do other things in the future. The college entrance examination can also be seen as a bridge, with each subject being a sleeper on this bridge. Of course, they should replace those worn-out sleepers to pass smoothly over the bridge. The brains of multidirectional thinkers also enjoy accepting challenges. Therefore, viewing learning as a challenge can stimulate their interest in learning.
However, although the brains of multidirectional thinkers can operate at high speed, they often lack endurance and perseverance. While no one is perfect, multidirectional thinkers indeed need to invest more time and energy in cultivating endurance and perseverance.
I am not flawed; I am just different. I will not sacrifice my dignity to gain others' acceptance. I am a good person, an interesting person. I am proud of myself. I can handle social situations. I will seek help when needed. I deserve respect and acceptance from others. I will find a career that suits my talents and interests. When others need time to understand me, I will patiently wait. I will never deny myself. I will accept my true self.
Daniel Tammet's view: "What matters is not the size of your brain, but the greatness of your soul."
Chapter 7 Organizing the Warehouse of Information and Ideas#
The transmission and sharing of information is one of the values recognized by multidirectional thinkers, making them cooperative, loyal, and frank individuals. The power games formed by information blockade infuriate multidirectional thinkers. They eagerly anticipate the day they will meet a universal mentor who can satisfy their thirst for knowledge in all fields.
The ability level is crucial for continuing mutual learning, self-development, and imparting knowledge. Since you love learning, do not give up, but do not expect your role models to exceed what you can reasonably expect from them.
A person who integrates knowledge and action has consistent behavior and values, demonstrating an extraordinary inner strength. The degree of this consistency is very rare. In contrast, the words and actions of manipulators contradict the values they profess, and it may take us many years to realize how absurd their behavior is because their rhetoric is so convincing. Between these two extremes, we encounter more individuals who are well-meaning but unclear about their values and do not check whether they are consistent in word and deed.
This level is very attractive to multidirectional thinkers. They care about the whole world, about the past and future that exceed their life experiences. The thinking system of multidirectional thinkers is filled with spirituality, and they can feel that they carry a mission. Therefore, multidirectional thinkers must not neglect their keen perceptions; they should value their inner feelings and build their spiritual treasure trove!
In previous chapters, we discussed how your black-and-white values are linked to a complex set of behavioral rules: if we... (values), then we must... (behavior). For example, if we are friends, we must always stand up for each other. For you, every behavior is inevitably linked to some value. But these are personal logical chains that may not apply to others. In your view, someone who does not call you is conveying some message. In this regard, you are very prone to confusion and assumptions, deducing an entire "plot" from a simple behavior. Stop "filming movies"; try to create positive logical chains instead!
For conventional thinkers, behavior is just an unimportant detail that proves nothing; for multidirectional thinkers, who place more importance on stance and outcomes, the details in behavior represent the message the other party wants to convey and their values. When conventional thinkers and multidirectional thinkers argue due to their different understandings, the arguments of multidirectional thinkers often revolve around these details. Additionally, another reason that complicates the lives of multidirectional thinkers is that they almost attribute everything to identity (self) level. An old sweater worn at a concert possesses life, identity, and even soul. "If something enters my life, it becomes a part of me. How can I throw it away in this case?" Therefore, multidirectional thinkers find it hard to keep their lives orderly. They need to learn to consider things at the environmental level and categorize in interpersonal relationships. If the other person's values are completely different from yours, why persist in interacting with them? You will only have constant conflicts. The logic of conventional thinkers often only stays at the environmental and behavioral levels; I hope they can move up the logical hierarchy a bit more so they can better understand their values. In contrast, the logic of multidirectional thinkers often stays at the higher levels of the logical hierarchy; they enjoy engaging in abstract intellectual debates while forgetting to return to concrete reality. Many multidirectional thinkers indulge in imagination without taking action because they fear failure (if I mess up, I am a waste!). Logical hierarchy helps them view failure dialectically. In fact, failure is a valuable learning opportunity, and the important thing is to take bold action.
The transmission and sharing of information is one of the values recognized by multidirectional thinkers, making them cooperative, loyal, and frank individuals. The power games formed by information blockade infuriate multidirectional thinkers. They eagerly anticipate the day they will meet a universal mentor who can satisfy their thirst for knowledge in all fields.
The ability level is crucial for continuing mutual learning, self-development, and imparting knowledge. Since you love learning, do not give up, but do not expect your role models to exceed what you can reasonably expect from them.
A person who integrates knowledge and action has consistent behavior and values, demonstrating an extraordinary inner strength. The degree of this consistency is very rare. In contrast, the words and actions of manipulators contradict the values they profess, and it may take us many years to realize how absurd their behavior is because their rhetoric is so convincing. Between these two extremes, we encounter more individuals who are well-meaning but unclear about their values and do not check whether they are consistent in word and deed.
This level is very attractive to multidirectional thinkers. They care about the whole world, about the past and future that exceed their life experiences. The thinking system of multidirectional thinkers is filled with spirituality, and they can feel that they carry a mission. Therefore, multidirectional thinkers must not neglect their keen perceptions; they should value their inner feelings and build their spiritual treasure trove!
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