Well, is it?

Because I've always had a tendency to at least think I'm better than everyone else, I have a sort of narcissistic self-confidence. When I discovered this was not the case, I made a decision to make things as such!

Still, I am confused. I think Aspies have something of an innate ability to prove their self-worth by comparing it towards the self-worth of others. Apparently... some believe this is not true.

I think it is, but I would like to read other's opinions on this. In what 'positive' manner can you 'always outdo' someone at?

Meaning, of course, "what is your most positive character trait that exceeds expectations?"

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This post was last modified: 02-29-2012 09:40 PM by ῦ.

Websurfing and intuition.

If it requires websurfing and intuition, it can (essentially) be done by me.

I find myself having esoteric conversations with people and simultaneously "web surfing" and coming up with facts, verifications, examples, whatever. In real time. This seems to surprise people. I'm amazed at how much most people suck at web surfing.

In general, I am very competitive when it comes to things that I consider myself to be good at. If you keep it in perspective, this can be quite healthy.

And yet a lot of people who have known me have had the impression that I don't have a competitive or egotistical bone in my body.

I think we are just as capable of being competitive as anyone. It may manifest slightly differently, but it is there.

And I don't mind "(un)healthy" competition so long as I can be demonstrated to be "#1".

Must be whatever "youth" I have left in me
(despite feeling very 'old' and 'tired' some days for reasons beyond my explanation)

I (apparently) give most of my family the exact opposite impression.

I agree almost word-for-word, but some more 'voices' on this subject could never hurt.

Fortunately, it's not too easy to really compare just how 'good' I might be at using google! I know that I don't know any programming languages & I'm not a real computer expert. It's really far too late for me to start down that road, now. I certainly don't remember hearing that Aspies/Auties are simply less competitive than NTs.

Gareth suggested/implied that competitive behaviors are reduced in autism.

Thus... I made this thread.

(I'm the kinda guy that collects data/opinions from people)

Hopefully, we'll find it isn't that simple & that we just compete in different areas. Interesting, anyway!

Here's an example of autistic competitiveness in more conventional areas. I can be very competitive when I'm sparring or playing something like badminton. The difference there is that I start to lose interest when we keep score. The important part is playing the game as well as I can, rather than winning.

my thoughts exactly

pointless


In Chess... in doesn't seem to matter about "playing the game as well as you can"... the AI figures out how to beat you on max settings.
(something about being "in check" simply because I like to eliminate royals, rooks, and bishops with my queen for some odd reason )

Right, but when I'm playing these more physical games, I'm usually not playing against a computer-controlled opponent.

The thing is... I had the "Brains vs Braun" ethic instilled into me at a young age, but "Braun" in whatever meager sense at a... 'utilitarian' angle.

Braun is pretty easy... just keep playing until muscles get sore.


The... "Grey" muscle, however... never gets sore.
(Might get tired after a while, though)

Exactly. That's the main reason I refer to things like sparring as a game. It doesn't matter how hard my opponent kicks if I'm never where they expect me to be when they kick, or even better, if I kick them when they're thinking about kicking me. It's all about strategy and playing your opponent.

kk


So... why no paintball??