Under thinking at least allows for the possibility of correction whereas overthinking is so deliberate and egotistical that correction may never occur.
Overthinking can waste time, and not address shifting variables. Under may mean that you aren't prepared for contingencies. I like to be prepared without wasting too much time on unlikely scenarios.
Both. Overthinking gets me into trouble or I overreact, usually from as my ex use to say, 'painting the devil on the wall'. Underthinking, same thing... that is usually my F'it stage and I wing it ... sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn't.
But, in context. Analysis paralysis is a huge problem in my house, (🖐🏻 guilty) but I feel like where you source your information is even more critical than over/underthinking.
OK. The obvious answer is underthinking. If you've been paying attn to post election googles by idiots about changing their votes, you'd know this. But if you are wondering this and whether you are overthinking, then you may be autistic, ADHD or both (AuDHD). Congratulations!
I hear people saying overthinking leads to paralysis. But aren't most tragedies in history a result of underthinking and not seeing that one critical detail? How many accidents in NASA history were due to underthinking?
Overthinking causes me a lot of stress and worry, which I do struggle with. Underthinking leaves me regretful, guilt ridden and stressed... which I find much harder to cope with.
Overthinking. My adult daughter taught me that word, referring to me, and I realized yes, that’s me on everything big and small. Better than being a non-thinker, I guess.
It is situational and institution specific. And is also based on the level of risk of the decision. Higher risk situations may drive overthinking because the decision is so pregnant with risk. Or there could be under think because of the response speed required to beat the opponent.
Generally we americans have a thinking problem. We just dont do it. So if i only have two choices, i would say underthinking. And that goes for me in politics but overthinking my own problems
Over. The underthinkers don't think they have (or are) a problem, but their actions will fill the vacuum that overthinkers create by analysis paralysis
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -Bertrand Russell
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But, in context. Analysis paralysis is a huge problem in my house, (🖐🏻 guilty) but I feel like where you source your information is even more critical than over/underthinking.
Specially when you realize that you have very little control over what happens around you.
The regret of overthinking is lost time/energy, but you can get better at mitigating that loss.
And yes, I overthought this answer.
For everyone else: underthinking.
An excuse to do neither.
Definitely under.
fortunately.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -Bertrand Russell