Behavioral-psychology Quote by David Amerland
““We are built to act first and reason later. Our minds construct rational stories to justify emotional truths that our bodies have already accepted.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Thinking Clearly, Rolf Dobelli, 2013
Humans instinctively act on emotions, then craft rational explanations to fit those actions.
In simple terms: We act emotionally first, then justify it.
Recognize and question emotional impulses.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- personal relationships
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions are driving your current decisions?
- How can you separate feeling from reasoning?
Emotions can dominate even when we think we are logical.