You're always right?

MoneyMagnetMagnate

12 years ago

It's called "Me" :p Or it could be "Dad"...:rolleyes:
jk

Is the word you're looking for "self-rightous"?

[ 1 ] Thanks
2 replies

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5997629].message }}

Chicagoremodeling

Banned 12 years ago

[DELETED]

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5997657].message }}

Lori Kelly

12 years ago

Reminds me of watching Happy Days. Dating myself here, but remember when "the Fonze" had to apologize?

A narcissist believes he/she is always right too.

Manipulators can attempt to persuade you into believing they are always right.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Learn Website Tips, How to Do Keyword Research, & How to Write Killer Content.
Stop Wasting Time.
Start Living Your Dream.
Click Here NOW to Get Your Hands on
One of the Most Valuable Ebooks Ever!

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5997671].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Lori Kelly

Reminds me of watching Happy Days. Dating myself here, but remember when "the Fonze" had to apologize?

A narcissist believes he/she is always right too.

Manipulators can attempt to persuade you into believing they are always right.

That's the word I was looking for!

I have a friend I believe is a narcissist, I don't have a problem with it actually, but I just wanted to know the term.. actually so did he lol.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998026].message }}

kenmichaels

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Lewis

That's the word I was looking for!

I have a friend I believe is a narcissist, I don't have a problem with it actually, but I just wanted to know the term.. actually so did he lol.

he cant be a complete narcissist, if he admitted he did not know the word iether

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Selling Ain't for Sissies!

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998665].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

Originally Posted by kenmichaels

he cant be a complete narcissist, if he admitted he did not know the word iether

Lol I don't think he was.

But again that's all about perception of words.

If I was born in the middle of no where and was never told that I was a "human", that doesn't mean I'm not a "human".

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998948].message }}

Joe Mobley

12 years ago

Could you be referring to the Dunning–Kruger effect?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyOHJa5Vj5Y&list=UUJ-vHE5CrGaL_ITEg-n3OeA&index=31&feature=plpp_video

Joe Mobley

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

.

Follow Me on Twitter: @daVinciJoe

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6000966].message }}

MoneyMagnetMagnate

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Joe Mobley

Could you be referring to the Dunning–Kruger effect?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyOHJa5Vj5Y&list=UUJ-vHE5CrGaL_ITEg-n3OeA&index=31&feature=plpp_video

Joe Mobley

Lol! Point taken...but, is it not true, some people see opinions as facts, and some see facts as opinoins...and that's a fact - (IMO)

"It's not that I'm always right - It's just that, everyone else is always wrong"
- Amos B. Kidding

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6001045].message }}

cuchLoyadomum Banned 12 years ago

[DELETED]

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6001893].message }}

KimW 12 years ago

Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate

It's called "Me" :p Or it could be "Dad"...:rolleyes:
jk

Is the word you're looking for "self-rightous"?

I have to agree with 3M.
If you asked my kids that question they would say the correct answer was "dad".
- Thanks
Signature

Read A Post.
Subscribe to a Newsletter
KimWinfrey.Com
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5997933].message }}
seasoned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate

It's called "Me" :p Or it could be "Dad"...:rolleyes:
jk

Is the word you're looking for "self-rightous"?

Actually, rightous has to do with morality, rather than correctness.
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998323].message }}

Halcyon

12 years ago

Depends on your audience and whether they just THINK they're always right or if they are always right and just like to rub it in.

Casually among friends I'd go for a$$hole but in a more professional setting pompous, egocentric or arrogant might work.

If you really want to make them use the dictionary, there's vainglorious

[ 1 ] Thanks
2 replies

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5997871].message }}

ThomM

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Halcyon

Depends on your audience and whether they just THINK they're always right or if they are always right and just like to rub it in.

Casually among friends I'd go for a$ but in a more professional setting pompous, egocentric or arrogant might work.

If you really want to make them use the dictionary, there's vainglorious

I tend to stay away from big words, so I'd just call them an idiot

Thanks

Signature

Life: Nature's way of keeping meat fresh
Getting old ain't for sissy's
As you are I was, as I am you will be
You can't fix stupid, but you can always out smart it.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5997895].message }}

John Durham 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Halcyon

.... or if they are always right and just like to rub it in.

I like to think of myself as this one. A** hole applies at times, I guess. We can take it.

I think the term is self righteous indignation. You can always be right if you only talk about what you know.

Sometimes it IS fun to rub it in.

A fish in water knows water and thats fine, but a fish out of water trying to tell you he knows about land is another story. There are other terms for that... if he truly believes he's right its called "delusional".

If you stick me in a call center I am going to be right 99% of the time.... but if you stick me in an SEO office I will be the dumbest looking creature that ever existed, unless they want to know how to sell the service then Im a fish in water. We can always be right if we stick to what we know.

ON ANOTHER POWER CHORD...

I would rather believe a lie that empowers me than a truth that weakens me. It would be great to feel like I was better looking than I actually am for instance. That would empower.

It would be great to feel like my guitar was the best, even if it wasnt... It would be great if I had one black eye and one green for someone to convince me that it meant I was gifted by the angels...

That would be an empowering lie, much better to believe than "You got duped with some seriously jacked up peepers dude".

It would be better to believe they were unique and were a sign of blessing.

Its better to think of a mole as a beauty mark for the person who has one.... Lots of empowering lies that are better to believe than truth.

The belief can change the reality.
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6281142].message }}

Dennis Gaskill

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Lewis

What is it when someone thinks they are always right? What's the term that represents this?

How about . . . fool.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Just when you think you've got it all figured out, someone changes the rules.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5997904].message }}

Linkology

12 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

I'd just call them an idiot

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

How about . . . fool.

Both of your statements are far from the truth, psychologically speaking they are far removed from idiots or fool's...

Thanks
2 replies

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998079].message }}

KimW 12 years ago

Originally Posted by ListBuilding

Both of your statements are far from the truth, psychologically speaking they are far removed from idiots or fool's...

And you are far removed from having a sense of humour.
- [ 4 ] Thanks
Signature

Read A Post.
Subscribe to a Newsletter
KimWinfrey.Com
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998086].message }}

Dennis Gaskill

12 years ago

Originally Posted by ListBuilding

Both of your statements are far from the truth, psychologically speaking they are far removed from idiots or fool's...

If you don't think someone who believes they are never wrong is not a fool, and you want to call me out on what I said, then provide your evidence. Even though I said that, in part, for the humor, I do happen to think it's pretty foolish to think you're never wrong. Show me I am wrong to think that.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Just when you think you've got it all figured out, someone changes the rules.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998091].message }}

Linkology

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

If you don't think someone who believes they are never wrong is not a fool, and you want to call me out on what I said, then provide your evidence. Even though I said that in part for the humor, I happen to think it's pretty foolish to think your never wrong. Show me I am wrong to think that.

Please, that's an easy one- look up the term "Fool" and tell me what you find... therein is your evidence.

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998101].message }}

Dennis Gaskill 12 years ago
Originally Posted by ListBuilding

Please, that's an easy one- look up the term "Fool" and tell me what you find... therein is your evidence.

You can't explain it? Here, which one of these definitions of a fool do not fit:
- noun: a person who lacks good judgment
So you think someone who thinks they are never wrong isn't showing a lack of good judgment?

Really?
- a harmlessly deranged person or one lacking in common powers of understanding
Seems to me a person who thinks they are never wrong is a little lacking in understanding, both of themselves and of human nature.

And, one of the examples of usage Merriam-Webster gives is this:
- You're making yourself look like a fool.
I've been around someone who thought he was always right, at least, he would never admit he was wrong, and he did make a fool of himself somewhat regularly.

Still waiting for your explanation...
- Thanks
Signature

Just when you think you've got it all figured out, someone changes the rules.
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998139].message }}

MoneyMagnetMagnate

12 years ago

You gotta admit, "Vainglorious" is a really great word...but it's hard to fit into a sentence, unless you're on the Bravo Channel...

True, a narcissist does always think he is right, but usually only when he is thinking about himself -

A narcissist is always right, because nobody else's opinion really matters anyway...

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998051].message }}

KimW

12 years ago

You know, it would be a great name for a band too.

Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate

You gotta admit, "Vainglorious" is a really great word...but it's hard to fit into a sentence, unless you're on the Bravo Channel...

True, a narcissist does always think he is right, but usually only when he is thinking about himself -

Thanks

Signature

Read A Post.
Subscribe to a Newsletter
KimWinfrey.Com

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998088].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

My opinion on the matter.

Just because someone always believes they're right doesn't make them an idiot or fool. Maybe it just means they truly believe in what they believe.

I'm not saying that they are always right, but I bet in most situations you are put in (most people anyways) you're going to think that you are right.

Sometimes even someone who says they are always right, truly believes they aren't. So in my eyes that doesn't make them a narcissist, but again that's just me.

I'm a pretty open person in understanding where other people are coming from, but a lot of the time I believe I'm in the right.

Backlinks don't help SEO. By me saying that statement, I can agree with it and say that I don't like backlinks. But that doesn't mean I'm an idiot. It just means that I prefer to focus on traffic from other sources.

Plus I know they hold some value because if you search up the term "Click Here" the first results are adobe.com because they have "Click Here" linked wherever their flash player is required

Thanks
2 replies

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998217].message }}

Tina Golden 12 years ago

What's with all the fancy vocabulary? We always just called people like that a 'know-it-all'.
- [ 1 ] Thanks
- 2 replies
Signature

Discover how to have fabulous, engaging content with
Fast & Easy Content Creation
***Especially if you don't have enough time, money, or just plain HATE writing***
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998233].message }}
- Justin Says 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Tina Golden
  
  What's with all the fancy vocabulary? We always just called people like that a 'know-it-all'.
  
  LOL Tina, that is a WIN.
  
  Thanks
  
  Signature
  
  My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998237].message }}
- MoneyMagnetMagnate 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Tina Golden
  
  What's with all the fancy vocabulary? We always just called people like that a 'know-it-all'.
  
  [ 2 ] Thanks
  
  1 reply
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998305].message }}
  
  myob 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate
  
  The correct word is dogmatic. And you know I'm right.
  
  [ 1 ] Thanks
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6281175].message }}

Dennis Gaskill

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Lewis

Just because someone always believes they're right doesn't make them an idiot or fool. Maybe it just means they truly believe in what they believe.

Of course a fool believes what they believe. Who doesn't? How do you not believe what you believe?

Fool is applicable, so were other words offered, along with many, many more that weren't offered. But all are dependent on the person and/or situation in question, which wasn't given, so that leaves room for all sorts of terms to be offered.

However, you're the only one who knows the word you were looking for so if that wasn't it, then it wasn't it. No big deal, but if you check the dictionary, or read my previous post where I provided two dictionary definitions, the word fits within the broad parameters you outlined.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Just when you think you've got it all figured out, someone changes the rules.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998294].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

Of course a fool believes what they believe. Who doesn't? How do you not believe what you believe?

Fool is applicable, so were other words offered, along with many, many more that weren't offered. But all are dependent on the person and/or situation in question, which wasn't given, so that leaves room for all sorts of terms to be offered.

However, you're the only one who knows the word you were looking for so if that wasn't it, then it wasn't it. No big deal, but if you check the dictionary, or read my previous post where I provided two dictionary definitions, the word fits within the broad parameters you outlined.

I agree with you lol.

It's just my perception of the word that is blinding me.

I'm not really one to go strictly with definitions as we all have our own ideas of what a word actually means, even if it was meant to mean one thing.

But again, I agree, I believe the word fool does relate to what I was asking, but at the same time I don't, but only because of my perception.

Perception is apart of a debate that I had with my mom today in regards to me using a particular word in a situation where she thought the word was inappropriate, yet my perception of the word was different from hers.

It's just like how I talk about 1 + 1 could equal 3 if the perception of 2 was 3. But the science behind 1 + 1 will always equal 2.

[ 1 ] Thanks
1 reply

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998641].message }}

Christopher Fox 12 years ago

I'd say to just use my name, but, alas, I was wrong once - and that was when I thought I was wrong but really wasn't.
- Thanks
Signature
One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothing can beat teamwork.

- Seldom Seen Smith
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998652].message }}

seasoned

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Lewis

I have a quick question that I've been wondering about because I can't figure out what the word is that defines it.

What is it when someone thinks they are always right? What's the term that represents this?

I've been looking everywhere and couldn't find it, so I figured maybe a Warrior out there know's what I'm asking.

Thanks!

I think egocentric or arrogant may be the closest.

Steve

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998337].message }}

Mark Andrews Banned 12 years ago

Chav. Wideboy. Twatass? Last one needs to be said with a British accent really for it to work. Funny that.

How some words only work with the right accent. Another country reads the word but the meaning is lost in translation altogether, all for want of a different voice.

Okay, I'm clutching at straws here, nothing else springing to mind. Sleepy. 5am. Mind not working anymore. Need to go horizontal.

G'night one and all.

See you on the morrow.

Mark Andrews
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998358].message }}

MoneyMagnetMagnate

12 years ago

[ 2 ] Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998390].message }}

Dennis Gaskill 12 years ago

Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate

Maybe he was referring to the Moran family, and didn't mean morons.

No? I didn't think so either.
- Thanks
- 1 reply
Signature

Just when you think you've got it all figured out, someone changes the rules.
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998403].message }}
- MoneyMagnetMagnate 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill
  
  Maybe he was referring to the Moran family, and didn't mean morons.
  
  No? I didn't think so either.
  
  LOL! I grew up with a guy in school named Tony Moran. Trust me...he was a moron. :rolleyes:
  (this could be him...)
  
  Thanks
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998408].message }}

Michael Ten

12 years ago

That word would be "arrogant", it seems.

Thanks

Signature

New Book! Radical Life Extension. Help me to hasten the defeat of aging.
Michael Ten . Do Nothing Does . All Books by Michael Ten

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998655].message }}

cvcena

12 years ago

The Doobie Brothers - What a Fool Believes (with...

Thanks

Signature

*Get Philippine Customer Support Professionals and Back Office Staff (VAs) for your Online Business...

*QuickBooks 40Hrs Online Tutorials at $1,100.00 Only

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998703].message }}

HeySal

12 years ago

Jeez, Justin. There's a lot of different words that can fit. No one word just simply means someone who has a feeling of infallible correctness. Each has a different spin - like ostentatious, which is a little bit of flash and pomp to go with the ego trip/over-self-assurance.

The word for the people who didn't see the humor in the first couple reply posts is: obtuse.

The cure for someone with an over self-assured nature is to have them shadow a couple of teenagers for a week.

[ 1 ] Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Sal
When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
Beyond the Path

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998779].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Jeez, Justin. There's a lot of different words that can fit. No one word just simply means someone who has a feeling of infallible correctness. Each has a different spin - like ostentatious, which is a little bit of flash and pomp to go with the ego trip/over-self-assurance.

The word for the people who didn't see the humor in the first couple reply posts is: obtuse.

The cure for someone with an over self-assured nature is to have them shadow a couple of teenagers for a week.

I was looking for a very specific word when I posted this.

Someone found it, "narcissist".

Thanks for your feedback!

Thanks

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998944].message }}

Kurt

12 years ago

>You're always right?

If you are posting this for me specifically, you made a punctuation mistake. This is correct:
You're always right!

I would also accept:
You're always right.

[ 1 ] Thanks

Signature

Discover the fastest and easiest ways to create your own valuable products.
Tons of FREE Public Domain content you can use to make your own content, PLR, digital and POD products.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5998817].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

Lol triple-M,

I look at most things as opinion because there could always be another solution to the same problem. Just because we see something, doesn't specifically mean it's there and just because we don't, doesn't mean it isn't.

I'm only saying this because it's a great thing to debate and I find a lot of interesting conversations coming from this.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6280859].message }}

MissTerraK

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Lewis

Lol triple-M,

I look at most things as opinion because there could always be another solution to the same problem. Just because we see something, doesn't specifically mean it's there and just because we don't, doesn't mean it isn't.

You just defined the the meaning of "our perception is our reality."

If one perceives something to be true, then to them, it is true, even if it isn't the actual factual truth.

Terra

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6280947].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

You just defined the the meaning of "our perception is our reality."

If one perceives something to be true, then to them, it is true, even if it isn't the actual factual truth.

Terra

Very good response.

I just want to add on that althought it may be true and factual to them, it may be entirely different to someone else, which means it is opinion.

Now I know if we say that the grass is green, someone else can say they are color blind, but it doesn't matter, because the grass is still green, even if that person see's a different color, they still envision it as green because that's what the term represents.

BUT.

It's still considered opinion.. in my opinion

Thanks
2 replies

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6281185].message }}

John Durham

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Lewis

Very good response.

I just want to add on that althought it may be true and factual to them, it may be entirely different to someone else, which means it is opinion.

Now I know if we say that the grass is green, someone else can say they are color blind, but it doesn't matter, because the grass is still green, even if that person see's a different color, they still envision it as green because that's what the term represents.

BUT.

It's still considered opinion.. in my opinion

What if they cant envision green?

I feel some Schrodinger's cat discussion coming on...

I like to keep things simple so Im just gonna go with "MYOB is always right".

[ 1 ] Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6281206].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

Originally Posted by John Durham

What if they cant envision green?

I feel some Schrodinger's cat discussion coming on...

I like to keep things simple so Im just gonna go with "MYOB is always right".

Lol.

Nice turn.

But I feel like I have no clue what MYOB means.

Thanks

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6281359].message }}

MissTerraK

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Lewis

Very good response.

I just want to add on that althought it may be true and factual to them, it may be entirely different to someone else, which means it is opinion.

Now I know if we say that the grass is green, someone else can say they are color blind, but it doesn't matter, because the grass is still green, even if that person see's a different color, they still envision it as green because that's what the term represents.

BUT.

It's still considered opinion.. in my opinion

BUT,

Not to the person perceiving though, it's not opinion to them, it's reality, in their opinion.

Terra

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6281384].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

BUT,

Not to the person perceiving though, it's not opinion to them, it's reality, in their opinion.

Terra

BUT,

To the person that's on the outside hearing that it's a fact, is in fact, looking at an opinion.

For example, I consider it a fact that my girlfriend is the only person in the world that I can truly trust 100%. So to me that's a fact, but someone on the outside could look in and say that I could trust someone else, that's their opinion.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6286523].message }}

MissTerraK

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Lewis

BUT,

To the person that's on the outside hearing that it's a fact, is in fact, looking at an opinion.

For example, I consider it a fact that my girlfriend is the only person in the world that I can truly trust 100%. So to me that's a fact, but someone on the outside could look in and say that I could trust someone else, that's their opinion.

That's my opinion, as a matter of fact.

Terra

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6286552].message }}

Justin Says

12 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

That's my opinion, as a matter of fact.

Terra

Opinion approved.

LOL.

It's just interesting to think about. I really like the concept of perception.

It reminds me of the guy that looked into the pasture 100 yards away to see a cow and thought the cow was only the size of an ant, but once he got closer, he realized that the cow was bigger than him.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

My name is Justin Lewis. My digital marketing company has been in business for over 10 years with multiple six-figure years. We do provide a premium web design service.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6286768].message }}

MissTerraK

12 years ago

I too am very interested in the concept of perception.

This is my favorite story on perception and about being right:

Once upon a time, there lived six blind men in a village. One day the villagers told them, "Hey, there is an elephant in the village today."

They had no idea what an elephant is. They decided, "Even though we would not be able to see it, let us go and feel it anyway." All of them went where the elephant was. Everyone of them touched the elephant.

"Hey, the elephant is a pillar," said the first man who touched his leg.

"Oh, no! it is like a rope," said the second man who touched the tail.

"Oh, no! it is like a thick branch of a tree," said the third man who touched the trunkof the elephant.

"It is like a big hand fan" said the fourth man who touched the ear of the elephant.

"It is like a huge wall," said the fifth man who touched the belly of the elephant.

"It is like a solid pipe," Said the sixth man who touched the tusk of the elephant.

They began to argue about the elephant and everyone of them insisted that he was right. It looked like they were getting agitated. A wise man was passing by and he saw this.

He stopped and asked them, "What is the matter?" They said, "We cannot agree to what the elephant is like." Each one of them told what he thought the elephant was like. The wise man calmly explained to them, "All of you are right. The reason every one of you is telling it differently because each one of you touched the different part of the elephant. So, actually the elephant has all those features what you all said."

"Oh!" everyone said. There was no more fight. They felt happy that they were all right.

The moral of the story is that there may be some truth to what someone says. Sometimes we can see that truth and sometimes not because they may have a different perspective which we may not agree to. So, rather than arguing like the blind men, we should say, "Maybe you have your reasons."

It teaches us to be tolerant towards others for their viewpoints. This way we don’t get in arguments.

I know...only in a perfect world, lol!

Terra

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6286885].message }}

thunderbird

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Justin Lewis

I have a quick question that I've been wondering about because I can't figure out what the word is that defines it.

What is it when someone thinks they are always right? What's the term that represents this?

I've been looking everywhere and couldn't find it, so I figured maybe a Warrior out there know's what I'm asking.

Thanks!

The term that I am familiar with is, "my wife."

[ 1 ] Thanks

Signature

Project HERE.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6281124].message }}

sloanjim

12 years ago

"John Durham"? LOL read his posts and you'll see what I mean.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

15 Minute Forex Bar Trading System Free at
http://www.fxscalpingmethod.com

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6285192].message }}

John Durham 12 years ago

Originally Posted by sloanjim

"John Durham"? LOL read his posts and you'll see what I mean.

What is the word....? Incorrigible?
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6290797].message }}

loi77

12 years ago

dogmatic

- (of a statement, opinion, etc.) forcibly asserted as if authoritative and unchallengeable.

dogmatism

- a statement of a point of view as if it were an established fact.

Thanks

Signature

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6285365].message }}

nocentdvil

12 years ago

Such person is better marked as "Fool" as I believe there is always a room for perfection.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6285520].message }}

TopKat22

12 years ago

When I first read this title, I thought you were coming at this from a spiritual, quantum physics and philosophical point of view. I know now you were not, but I think you may still find this interesting.

Everyone is right. For themselves.

For example, quantum physics has demonstrated in experiments using random outcome generators, that even though logically the outcome should be random, the ideas of the person watching it changed the results. Showing that the observer affects the observed.

Per the famous quote of Henry Ford "Whether you believe you can or can't, you are correct" This idea is known and stated by many successful people.

Law of Attraction states you attract that which is your own dominant beliefs and thoughts.

Those are just a few of the millions of things I've read about "being right" but they all make the same point.

Everyone IS indeed "right" and will attract all the evidence to "prove" it. However, they are "right" for themselves.

Someone else who believes and has different dominant thoughts will have a different thing that is "right" for them and they too can "prove" it.

That is why it is a waste of time to ever argue about who is right because every is....but only for themselves.

However, what you are talking about is someone who is a "know it all" who not only knows they know but they must enforce their reality of "rightness" on everyone else.

Which is really silly once you understand how it all really works.

Thanks

Signature

44 days in and we broke the $10K a month recurring bench mark.

Guaranteed 60% Opt In Rate Traffic-Real People-Fresh Today-High Quality Biz Opp traffic![/URL]

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6286660].message }}

You're always right?

Trending Topics

Newbie

How did you turn it all around?

Any thoughts on golf's latest phenom...Scottie Scheffler??

What's the Best IM-Related Skill to Learn Today That Can Help in the Future?

A healthy fascination for Hollywood...