We are human beings. We feel things. And that's beautiful.
But we also have a gift from evolution — the prefrontal cortex, the logical center of the brain. Pop culture constantly pushes the idea of "follow your heart" or "do what feels right." But honestly? That's not always the best way to live.
I would always suggest: use data, write stuff down, and then make decisions. After that, if you fail — so be it. At least you made the best possible decision with the information you had at the time.
Emotions Are Amazing, But...
Don't get me wrong. I'm not some uptight dude who only thinks logically 24/7. Emotions are wonderful. They make us human. They give life meaning.
What we feel is real to us. But at any given point, making informed decisions will serve us better.
Now, I'm not saying you need to freeze and over-analyze every tiny choice. Instead, ask yourself a simple question:
Is the decision easily reversible?
If yes, go ahead, act fast.
If no, take a step back, breathe, and analyze properly.
When You Don't Feel Like It
Let's look at another side of this. Sometimes you don't feel like doing something. You might not feel motivated. You might not feel happy. You might even want to do something... but just not feel like it.
In those moments, you have to let your logical brain drive you even more.
Nowadays, almost everyone battles some form of anxiety or depression. In those states, your feelings and your thoughts will lie to you. You'll think you can't. You'll feel like it's pointless.
That's exactly when practicing data-driven, logical action becomes your superpower. It's not about suppressing emotions — it's about not letting temporary feelings sabotage your long-term life.
Who Am I?
I'm a 28-year-old software engineer. Here's a quick snapshot of my journey:
- Graduated B.Tech in ECE — 2019
- Completed M.Tech during the COVID years — 2021
- Started a PhD, dropped out after a year
- Prepared for interviews, hustled hard
- Finally joined a startup in October 2022
It's been a messy, beautiful ride. And through it all, learning to not always trust my feelings — but trust the process — has made all the difference.
Final Thoughts
Feelings are important. But for the most important decisions in life — let logic lead, not just emotions.
Write things down. Check the data. Think for a minute longer. And when it's time to act — act boldly.
Feel your feelings, but don't be ruled by them.