Highly Analytical Thinkers Complain About These 11 Things That Don’t Usually Bother Simple Minds At All
Anatoliy Karlyuk / Shutterstock Highly analytical thinkers specialize in logic. They often look for facts and reasoning to back up their thoughts. There are positives to being this kind of thinker. They make sense of the facts and figures. However, this skill can interfere with some things.
Sometimes, analytical thinkers can get irritated by certain things. Usually, it’s stuff that wouldn’t bother simple minds. Analytical thinkers are looking for instructions to follow, data to back up claims, and unshakable logic. This can make them complain about how some things are run. They may struggle with certain systems or comments that lack logic. Simple minds often wouldn’t notice these complaints, as they make decisions more based on what people think and trying to please others around them. Since analytical thinkers rely on facts, they can find themselves confused and frustrated when they can’t find them.
Highly analytical thinkers complain about these 11 things that don’t usually bother simple minds at all
1. Unanswered questions
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When an analytical thinker is making a decision, they want everything laid out in front of them before coming to a conclusion. They are looking for a straight answer. Guessing isn’t going to cut it for them. They want to see the facts. If they are not given all the proper information, they are going to complain about it. They need to see all of the analytics first.
Unanswered questions don’t usually bother simple minds. They are less worried about logic and more focused on feelings. When they have a gut feeling, they’ll take it. While leaving some things unanswered gets under the skin of the analytical, simple minds can be fine with the lack of information.
2. Getting poor instructions
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Whether it’s in the workplace or an academic setting, people with analytical minds thrive on good instructions. Since they look for logic and data, having a clear success guideline is important to them. However, bad instructions can get under their skin just as much as not having them. When there are no clear instructions, they may complain. Or if they find the process outlined for them illogical, they will grow even more frustrated.
Simple-minded people are more accepting of flying by the seat of their pants. They are not always married to logic the way analytical minds are. They can be more comfortable figuring things out as they go, even if the instructions are far from perfect.
3. Hypocritical rules
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Most of us are bothered by hypocritical people. It’s not comforting to spend time with someone who holds you to a standard they would not hold themselves to. Hypocrisy, especially when in rules, can bother analytical thinkers. We dislike hypocrisy because it deceives us. They say yes to one thing and no to the other. When this happens in the workplace, it can bring complaints from analytical thinkers.
They usually believe in data and logic, so when rules are presented to them that seem hypocritical, they can become frustrated. They will complain about how they feel they are being treated unfairly. Simple-minded people usually aren’t bothered by this. They go with the flow and will follow what’s presented to them, even if it doesn’t make much sense or seems unfair.
4. Inconsistent people
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Let’s be real, we are all annoyed by inconsistent people at times. We want others to stay true to their word. Analytical thinkers might rely on consistency. They want the truth at all times. Data and logic reign supreme. If someone is wishy-washy, they will complain. They may expect people to hold themselves to a high standard of kindness and consistency.
Simple-minded people may not complain about inconsistent people as much as data-driven minds. They usually take people for who they are at that moment. They’re not looking into the past or future; they’re present in the moment. They trust their intuitions, even if a person is giving them inconsistent signs. If they trust them, they trust them.
5. Repetitive questions
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We can be hard on people who we think are asking repetitive questions. We do not like to repeat ourselves. We can find these questions frustrating or downright annoying. However, analytical thinkers may have an especially short patience for these questions. They may think everyone should think as logically as they do. If they say something, they usually want to feel like people are listening and absorbing what they’re saying.
They want others to think logically, and may find it illogical to continue to ask the same questions over and over again. Simple-minded people may not be bothered by this. They can be less frustrated by the behavior of others.
6. Opinions formed to please others
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Simple-minded people can be people pleasers. Being so kind, they can be easily swayed by other people. Instead of forming their own opinions, they may look at what the group is doing and go along with it. It can be easy to forget to apply logic when you want to please people around you. Analytical thinkers will complain about this.
Analytical thinkers believe you should apply logic and data to everything. Instead of going along with the group, you should follow the evidence. It’s the only way they believe tasks should be completed.
7. A lack of communication
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Poor communication can leave us feeling frustrated. When someone isn’t clear with their words, it’s hard to trust them. When someone has a highly analytical mind, they depend on facts. They may find those facts in their conversations with others. If they’re lacking in clear communication, things can get lost in translation. This would be a cause for complaint.
Simple-minded people may see the best in others. They can be more trusting and, as a result, take people at face value. Instead of relying on clear conversations, they go along with what they say, no matter what.
8. Emotional reasoning
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Our beliefs impact our thought process. When someone makes decisions based on emotions, rather than facts, they may be swayed. This is the idea of cognitive bias. When someone makes decisions based on emotional reasoning, analytical thinkers can become frustrated and complain. They want logic involved in everything.
"One of the biggest challenges regarding cognitive biases is that it's often hard to recognize our own biases or those of others around us," says David Susman, Ph.D. "Also, while we may be able to eventually identify some of our own most common cognitive biases, it's a much more difficult task to help others spot and change their biases."
9. People who lack of problem-solving skills
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Problem-solving skills are essential. Whether it’s in our personal lives or in the workplace, we need to apply our strengths to figure things out. If someone has an analytical mind, they may grow frustrated with people who lack problem-solving skills. This can be especially irritating when it’s in the workplace. A study by Harvard Business School found that we need strong problem-solving skills in leadership. Analytical thinkers will complain if they do not see them.
Simple-minded people may not find a lack of problem-solving skills as big a deal as analytical thinkers do. It’s possible they could have more patience to work through things.
10. People who won't take accountability
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Analytical thinkers may believe in justice. They want everything to be centered around logic and facts. As a result, they may complain when they see someone who refuses to take accountability for their actions. Someone spreading false information or acting out of bad interest makes them angry. They rely on the truth, and if someone makes a mistake, they want them to own up to it.
Simple-minded individuals may be more forgiving. Accountability may not be a top priority.
11. Overwhelming optimism
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When someone has an analytical mind, they aren't fond of excessive positivity. They know that there are downsides to seeing everything through rose-colored glasses. They’d rather be realistic and ensure they’re living in fact rather than looking too much into the future. They do not believe there is any strength in seeing things for what they could be, rather than what they are.
Simple-minded people may enjoy excessive optimism. They are usually uplifted by good thoughts. While analytical people want to stick to the facts, simple-minded people may prefer to look on the bright side.
Haley Van Horn is a freelance writer with a master’s degree in Humanities, living in Los Angeles. Her focus includes entertainment and lifestyle stories.
