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The Male Ego: Definition, Causes, Tips, and More
“The male ego can in some cases be tied to how and where a man sees his place in the world and whether he’s living up to expectations — his and those of society.
Cultural stereotypes for men can be intricately tied to both the inflation and deflation of the male ego. Some men measure themselves by the answers to the following questions:
Am I strong enough? Am I wealthy enough? Do I meet the traditional definition of masculinity? Do I attract women? Do I control things or people? Do people recognize me for these things and am I respected and revered for them?”
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“Great minds don’t think alike. They challenge each other to think differently.”
— Adam Grant
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Fuck yo feelings.
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“Stay true to yourself. An original is worth more than a copy.”
— Suzy Kassem
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A Psychologist Explains Why We Lie To Ourselves—And Offers 2 Fixes
“The chilling truth behind self-deception is its unconscious control over our psyche. We genuinely believe our lies and rationalize our antagonistic actions. However, its long-term consequences far outweigh its short-term benefits.”
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“Stay true to yourself. An original is worth more than a copy.”
— Suzy Kassem
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The age of envy: how to be happy when everyone else’s life looks perfect
“But with the advent of social media, says Ethan Kross, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan who studies the impact of Facebook on our wellbeing, ‘envy is being taken to an extreme’. We are constantly bombarded by ‘Photoshopped lives’, he says, ‘and that exerts a toll on us the likes of which we have never experienced in the history of our species. And it is not particularly pleasant.’”