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“Where it gets interesting though is when ‘what is real vs what is true’ enters our daily lives.
Real but Not True
There are many things in your life that are real but not true. The main ones are the stories in your head and the feelings in your body.”
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What If Money Was No Object? – Alan Watts
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What is Self-Deception?
Self-deception is the act of fooling yourself into believing something that is not true or denying aspects of reality to avoid discomfort or cognitive dissonance. Signs of self-deception include:
- Rationalizing or justifying your actions or beliefs
- Ignoring evidence that contradicts your beliefs
- Minimizing or dismissing the effect of your behavior on yourself or others
- Avoiding self-reflection or introspection to maintain a preferred self-image
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“Belief is the death of intelligence. As soon as one believes a doctrine of any sort, or assumes certitude, one stops thinking about that aspect of existence.”
— Robert Anton Wilson
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“What would you do if money was no object?”
— Alan Watts
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Those who prefer to stick to traditional methods and follow rules are known to be non-creative.
They are more likely to be organised and methodical in their approach. Non-creative individuals often have a logical mindset and can think logically about a problem. While they may not be quick to embrace new ideas or take risks, their dependability and consistency are highly valuable in a business setting.
A person with a non-creative mindset is more likely to be resistant to change and criticism.
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dog-eat-dog
adjective
UK /ˌdɒɡ.iːtˈdɒɡ/ US /ˌdɑː.ɡ.iːtˈdɑː.ɡ/
used to describe a situation in which people will do anything to be successful, even if what they do harms other people:
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there.
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Authenticity: The Deep Hurt of Hiding Your True Self
“We’ve all heard the expression, “live your truth.” It means knowing and being yourself without the need for external validation.”
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“Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
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“Money doesn’t change men, it merely unmasks them. If a man is naturally selfish or arrogant or greedy, the money brings that out, that’s all.”
— Henry Ford
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How self-deception allows people to lie
We lie to ourselves to protect our self-images, which allows us to act immorally while maintaining a clear conscience. According to the very latest research, self-deception may have even evolved to help us to persuade others; if we start believing our own lies, it’s much easier to get other people to believe them, too.