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Never argue with 4 people:

Fool, Crazy, Guru and Parents

By understanding the dynamics of each individual, we can approach arguments more

strategically and learn when it’s best to engage or simply walk away

The Parents: Navigating the
challenges of arguing with family
members and the importance of
maintaining healthy relationships
• Arguing with parents can be a sensi-
tive matter. While they may not fall
into the categories of fool, crazy, or
guru, their role as caretakers and au-
thority figures can make arguments
with them emotionally charged.
• Parents have nurtured and cared for
us throughout our lives, and their
unconditional love often makes
them the ultimate authority figures.
• However, disagreements with par-
Gurus often have a strong following and can be charismatic, making it easy to be swayed by ents can arise due to generational
Hirav Shah their words (Representative/File photo) gaps, differing values, or simply
clashing personalities.
• Building and maintaining healthy
n life, there are certain individ- reason. disregard for facts, engage in con- relationships with parents involves
uals whose arguments should • Fools are often resistant to new in- spiracy theories, or exhibit extreme open communication, active listen-
Inever be taken lightly. Whether formation and unwilling to consid- emotions that cloud their judg- ing, and finding common ground.
it’s the fool who lacks understand- er alternative viewpoints. ment. Conclusion:
ing, the crazy person who defies log- • Arguing with a fool can be like • Engaging in a logical debate with • Engaging in an argument with a
ic, the guru who possesses profound banging your head against a wall. a crazy person may only serve to fool can be futile as their ignorance
wisdom, or the parents who have • No matter how well-reasoned your fuel their irrationality and lead to a may overshadow reason. Similarly,
nurtured and cared for you, each of arguments may be, they are unlike- breakdown in communication. debating with a crazy person with
these individuals possess a unique ly to change their perspective. The Guru: Exploring the dangers of irrational beliefs might lead to frus-
perspective that can challenge your • Fools tend to be stubborn and tration and confusion. On the flip
own beliefs. unwilling to admit when they are arguing with self-proclaimed experts side, engaging in a discussion with
wrong. Engaging in an argument • Gurus are individuals who claim to
Understanding the different types of with a fool can drain your energy possess profound wisdom or exper- a guru can be enlightening as their
people, you should avoid arguing with and leave you feeling frustrated. tise in a particular field. wisdom and knowledge can broad-
When it comes to arguments, • While engaging in a discussion en your horizons. Lastly, arguing
not all individuals are worth engag- The Crazy: Identifying signs of with a knowledgeable person can with parents can be a sensitive mat-
ter as their unconditional love and
ing with. Understanding the differ- irrational behavior and why engaging be enlightening, it’s important to experience often make them the
ent types of people, you should avoid in arguments is unproductive approach self-proclaimed experts ultimate authority figures.
arguing with can save you energy, • The crazy person is characterized with caution. • By understanding the dynamics
frustration, and unnecessary conflict. by their irrational behavior and be- • Not all gurus are created equal, of each individual, we can ap-
Let’s explore each type in more de- liefs. and some may use their perceived proach arguments more strategi-
tail: • Engaging in an argument with authority to manipulate or deceive cally and learn when it’s best to
someone who defies logic can be others.
The Fool: Characteristics and why a recipe for frustration and confu- • Arguing with a guru can be danger- engage or simply walk away. So
arguing with them is futile sion. ous as they may employ persuasive next time you find yourself in a
• We’ve all come across fools in our • The crazy person may hold beliefs tactics to sway your opinion. heated discussion, remember the
saying: “Never argue with four
lives. that are completely detached from • Gurus often have a strong follow-
• These individuals lack understand- reality or exhibit erratic behavior ing and can be charismatic, making people: fool, crazy, guru, parents”,
and choose your battles wisely.
ing and often make irrational state- that defies explanation. it easy to be swayed by their words.
ments or hold misguided beliefs. • Identifying signs of irrational be- • However, it’s essential to evaluate The writer is a well known Business
• Engaging in a logical argument with havior can help you recognize when their claims critically and seek out Turnaround Specialist, Astro Strategist,
a fool can be an exercise in futility it’s best to avoid arguments. multiple perspectives before ac- and BestSelling Author.
as their ignorance may overshadow • The crazy person may display a cepting their wisdom as truth. [email protected]

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