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Opinion by jameswilson posted 2 months ago
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What would House do?
It's an interesting question to ask yourself now and then, especially when you come upon a challenging decision.
At first it kind of seems like a ridiculous concept because House's decisions are rarely acceptable right away, if at all.
But if you think about it, it actually makes a lot of sense.
Because the bottom line is, House stands up for whatever he thinks as right - thinking like that can really help you feel better about and stand up for yourself; and it can help you figure out what's right for you if you aren't sure.
House doesn't ever doubt himself, and he never just makes a decision on a hunch - he always has a reason.

Maybe you need to tell someone the truth about something, but it's going to be really hard.
So you can be blunt and tell the truth.
Or you can dodge it - they don't have to know right away, right?
I can easily see House doing either one if he has the right reasons.

I think that one of the huge reasons we love House is that he probably has more confidence than everyone else we know combined - we love watching him say all the things we wish we could.
Deep down, we all want some of that unyielding confidence and we like seeing House wield his own unwavering self-assurance.

So try to think about it next time you're making a decision, it makes a lot of sense. Our favorite doctor actually has a lot to teach us.



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4 comments
user photo EverybodyLies said:
Stacy: I did what I thought was right.
House: That's the only reason anyone does anything.
posted 2 months ago.
 
user photo oldmovie said:
Nicely put Jameswilson
posted 2 months ago.
 
user photo HannaK said:
I actually think this sometimes, when I have to make a difficult decision, it helps, because you only think rational.
posted 2 months ago.
 
user photo bainmoussant said:
"Deep down, we all want some of that unyielding confidence"

Everyone wishes they were House for that reason. At least, I know I do!
I have to disagree with you though when you say that House never doubts himself. I think he trusts his mental capacities but actually feels quite insecure about almost everything else about himself. Analysing everything under the cold light of reason is partly the way he functions and partly a protection mechanism.

Great article anyway!
posted 2 months ago.
 
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