Irrationality and Risk-Taking

Humans are irrational. We act on irrational impulses even though we know that our actions can lead to negative consequences. As humans, we are defined by our irrationality. This thought process can be seen through every invention, every experiment in history. People do not make the history books for rational behavior. Unfortunately, for the most part, rational actions do not yield unexpected results. For example, if a man follows the same routine everyday: wake up, eat the same breakfast, go to work, return home, sleep, it will be monotony and there will be no expression or change. Humans must experiment in life and try new things in order to learn and develop further. I try to take risks everyday. I want to push myself out of my comfort zone, however uncomfortable this will make me. For example, auditioning for musicals or plays is extremely nerve-wracking and makes me uncomfortable but it's a risk I am willing to take. I would much rather sit at home, curled up with a book but I choose to subject myself to anxiety and possibly even disappointment. I know that the risk I take can lead to bad results, for example, not getting cast in a play. But with unfortunate consequences can also come unexpected and amazing results for example, being cast in the school play. Taking risks is necessary for the human experience and from irrational behavior, amazing things can blossom. 

I am Contradictory and Irrational

I am human and I am full of contradictions. Contradictions are so hard to avoid because we as humans are irrational. I often pride myself on being honest and genuine but I often find myself contradicting my beliefs. For example, I never let my sister borrow my clothes but when I want to borrow something out of her closet, I become angry when she does not let me borrow her clothes. This obviously would frustrate her and I completely understand. There really isn't a way for me to justify my actions because I can recognize my own hypocrisy. Another example is I contradict myself in my own beliefs in animal rights. I am vegan (I do not eat dairy or meat) and I have a huge respect and love for animals yet I wear leather shoes and have leather bags. This is so hypocritical yet I still continue to purchase animal goods. I do have a justification for my actions though. If I were to eat a piece of meat, I would enjoy it for a few seconds before it would disappear, an animal's life wasted just for a few seconds of enjoyment. However, owning a nice pair of shoes or a bag, I will be able to enjoy and use these products for years. I realize that I am full of contradictions in many aspects of my life but I have come to the conclusion that these hypocritical thoughts are virtually impossible to avoid because I am an irrational human.