Why accurate perception of yourself makes you happier. Most people are average. You, me, and probably every person you’ve ever met would fall within the statistical bell-curve or averageness, and this is totally normal and acceptable. In statistics this is known as normal distribution and it looks like this: The majority of the population (68% to be exact) are somewhere within the middle of the … Continue reading Is your self-concept delusional or accurate? The Dunning-Kruger Effect

When impression management of the “nice-guy” leads to deceptive behaviour. Future-faking is a manipulation tool used by coercive people to obtain a short-term objective by giving the illusion of long-term rewards for the victim, which never eventuate. Basically, a carrot on a stick, or a desert mirage. In many cases this tactic is used by scammers, narcissists, MLM schemes, and gambling businesses to extract as … Continue reading Future-Faking People-Pleasers