Can you tell me about myself and how I think?

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The discussion revolves around self-perception and interpersonal relationships, focusing on how one individual thinks about themselves and their interactions with others. Participants explore themes of motivation, social preferences, and personal goals, with a mix of introspective commentary and responses to the original poster's reflections.

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  • One participant suggests that the original poster may be introverted and has not yet found a subject that interests them, which could explain their lack of motivation.
  • Another participant questions the original poster's relationship status, implying that a lack of concern over criticism of a girlfriend may indicate a casual relationship.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the original poster's aspirations for MIT, recommending more realistic goals based on their current academic performance.
  • There is a discussion about the phrase "I could care less," with participants debating its correct usage and meaning.
  • One participant humorously comments on the contradiction of disliking people while seeking opinions about oneself.
  • Another participant notes that traits associated with being anti-social could paradoxically attract others.

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Participants express a range of views, with some agreeing on the challenges of motivation and goal-setting, while others contest the implications of the original poster's social preferences and relationship dynamics. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the original poster's self-assessment and interpersonal relationships.

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Participants' interpretations of the original poster's statements vary, reflecting differing assumptions about social behavior and personal relationships. The discussion includes multiple perspectives on motivation and the impact of social interactions on self-perception.

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Can you tell me about myself and how I think??

People will ask me: Tell me about yourself! I can't tell you about myself. I do not know why I think the way that I do. Let me tell you how I think.

I got so p'd off when I heard about Michael Vick and him killing and abusing dogs. But, I could care less if I hear about a human being getting killed or tortured on TV. If someone criticizes my favorite football team, my church,or my immediate family I get very defensive. But if someone criticizes my truck, my girlfriend, my cousins, I could care less. I am at a Community College now. When I was in High school, I wanted to go Clemson University. I did not push myself so I settled for this. When my Gpa was a 2.4 two years into college, I could care less about school. The next two years, my GPA has risen to a 3.2 and I am striving working for acceptance into Engineering school at MIT. I think very big but find myself not wanting to work hard. I don't like babies but I love puppies. I do not like people but people like me. I don't like it when a stanger tries to start a conversation with me. My mindset goes: "You don't know me so don't try to talk to me."

Tell me what you think about me and how my mind works.
 
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I think thhat you allmost think the same way that I do.
"I think very big but find myself not wanting to work hard. I don't like babies but I love puppies. I do not like people but people like me. I don't like it when a stanger tries to start a conversation with me. My mindset goes: "You don't know me so don't try to talk to me." "

and some other thing I didn't mention.
 
From what you wrote, you sound like a fairly normal, somewhat introverted (i.e., don't like strangers starting conversations with you) young man who has not yet figured out what he wants to do with his life. If you're not motivated to do your school work, it may be simply that you haven't found a subject that truly interests you yet. You have to work on setting more realistic goals for yourself than MIT if you're struggling to motivate yourself to do your course work. When you set impossible goals, you're just setting yourself up for failure, which reinforces the negative attitude. Set realistic, achievable, short-term goals, and you will find it's much easier to stay motivated when you're continuously celebrating small successes rather than big failures.
 
Sounds boring.
 
I think the phrase you're after is "I couldn't care less"!
 
bengaltiger14 said:
But if someone criticizes my truck, my girlfriend, my cousins, I could care less.

Do you actually have a girlfriend?
 
What is your definition of a stranger? For example, does it include classmates?
 
zoobyshoe said:
Do you actually have a girlfriend?

My guess is if he does, it's not a very good relationship. Usually men would care about someone insulting their girlfriend if they really cared a lot about her, but if it's just a casual thing, not so much.
 
Moonbear said:
My guess is if he does, it's not a very good relationship. Usually men would care about someone insulting their girlfriend if they really cared a lot about her, but if it's just a casual thing, not so much.

I just can't imaging anyone who is so anti-people and shy of strangers attracting any girl.
 
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Moonbear said:
You have to work on setting more realistic goals for yourself than MIT

I know four students who achieved greater than 4.0 in high school who were rejected from MIT. Try Woostah, or RPI, and then if you knock them out with your brilliance, MIT might notice you for PhD studies.

But even Woostah and RPI won't be impressed by lackadaisical community college work.
 
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Moonbear said:
My guess is if he does, it's not a very good relationship. Usually men would care about someone insulting their girlfriend if they really cared a lot about her, but if it's just a casual thing, not so much.

I rarely let people insult anyone nevermind someone I care about. Not because I'm defensive (because I'm not defensive), but because it's just not cool.
 
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zoobyshoe said:
I just can't imaging anyone who is so anti-people and shy of strangers attracting any girl.
You'd be surprised. Often, those very traits are like a magnet.
 
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morphism said:
I think the phrase you're after is "I couldn't care less"!
No, he's right. "I could care less" is the sarcastic version of the same phrase.
 
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I don't like it when a stanger tries to start a conversation with me.
Interesting. Hmmmm. But one initiates contact with strangers and then asks "Tell me what you think about me and how my mind works."

I do not like people but people like me.
OK. You're a diode? :biggrin:
 

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