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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Right, gotcha. I thought OP meant as personal traits, which didn't make sense as I don't see how someone's abilities or skills to perceive the world can be compared to what they want to do.

To answer, in your case, I'd say intention is more important

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The fact that you misinterpreted what OP meant leans toward perception though.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I also found the misunderstanding funny in context, however note there was a productive conversation out of it in which I managed to understand their intention.

If intention had no importance I don't think I would have bothered.