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Emotions Quote by Neil Strauss

“All of your emotions are going to try to fuck you up. They are there to try to confuse you, so know right now that they cannot be trusted at all. You will feel shy sometimes, and self-conscious, and you must deal with it like you deal with a pebble in your shoe. It’s uncomfortable, but you ignore…” quote by Neil Strauss
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““All of your emotions are going to try to fuck you up. They are there to try to confuse you, so know right now that they cannot be trusted at all. You will feel shy sometimes, and self-conscious, and you must deal with it like you deal with a pebble in your shoe. It’s uncomfortable, but you ignore it. It’s not part of the equation.””

Neil Strauss

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Seduction, 2015

Emotions are unreliable guides; treat them like minor irritations to manage without letting them dominate decisions.

In simple terms: Emotions can mislead; handle them calmly.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and manage emotional noise.

Themes

self‑awareness emotional regulation resilience

Mood

pragmatic direct

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • stressful conversations
  • public speaking
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

cognitive bias psychology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you ignored a feeling?
  • What can emotions teach you?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring emotions may suppress valuable signals.

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