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We're all terrified of being considered weird by the crowd and judged, so most of us put energy into appearing wonderful, ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. There’s a common belief that happiness is tied to our ...

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When you think about the behavior of people who consistently cheat, lie, and otherwise swindle, do you ever wonder how they justify their unsavory actions? Although what they do may fall short of ...