Book · 2012 · BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty
How We Lie to Everyone - Especially Ourselves
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It's had a, it's had a big impact on the way I think about things kind of like Dan Ariely's book about dishonesty. That's another, another really interesting one to just really hold the mirror up about who we really are, I guess would be a way to say it.
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The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty by Dan Ariely is a behavioral economics book that investigates why ordinary people frequently lie and cheat, and how psychological rationalizations influence ethical behavior. On the podcast Invest Like the Best, Brent Beshore recommended the book, explaining that it had a profound and lasting impact on his personal worldview and his approach to critical thinking. Beshore noted that Ariely's work serves as a powerful mirror, forcing readers to confront uncomfortable realities about human nature and examine their own moral boundaries. By exploring the subtle ways in which individuals justify minor dishonesties, the book provides deep insights into behavioral patterns that govern personal and professional interactions. Beshore's endorsement emphasized the practical value of behavioral science in fostering self-awareness and understanding the hidden drivers behind everyday decision-making.
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Brent Beshore It's had a, it's had a big impact on the way I think about things kind of like Dan Ariely's book about dish… 1
“It's had a, it's had a big impact on the way I think about things kind of like Dan Ariely's book about dishonesty. That's another, another really interesting one to just really hold the mirror up about who we really are, I guess would be a way to say it.”