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We do not see things as they are, but as we need them to be - Daniel Goleman
Our perception isn't a perfect recording of reality. It's a construction, heavily edited by our personal needs, fears, and past experiences.
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A reliable way to make people believe in falsehoods is frequent repetition, because familiarity is not easily distinguished from truth - Daniel Kahneman
At its core, this quote means that the more we hear something, the more likely we are to accept it as true, regardless of its actual validity. It's about the sheer power of exposure.
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The truth is elusive, but a great story can be trusted - Seth Godin
It means that people don't connect with raw data; they connect with a story that aligns with their existing worldview and feels authentic to them.
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We believe what we want to believe, and once we believe, it becomes the truth - Seth Godin
The core message is that our beliefs aren't passive receipts of information. We actively choose them based on our desires and worldview, and that chosen belief then becomes our functional truth, dictating our actions and perceptions.
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A lie that makes someone delighted and spreads joy is far different from a deceit that hurts - Seth Godin
It's the difference between a story that fulfills a worldview and a lie that causes genuine harm.