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The Purposeful Path's avatar

Each point is absolutely brilliant apart from Lie 10, which I partly agree with. I actually think most people lack self compassion and self trust, and these are very important because when people don't love or trust themselves they are constantly looking for leaders and for others to take responsibility for their lives. Society doesn't teach us to be strong in ourselves - it teaches us to fear our separateness, that the outside world is a dangerous place.

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The Unhedged Capitalist's avatar

Great list. I especially enjoyed the anecdote about Tom Cruise. I heard a story once and I don't know if it's true, but apparently Marilyn Monroe went "undercover" in Grand Central Station once. She dropped her posture, turned off her incredible stance and acted like everyone else. And nobody noticed her. So perhaps it's not just smartphones that dull the senses. Or perhaps the story is untrue, who knows. In either case, good writing!

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