Comments on: Why Believe the Simple Truth When Lies are more Appealing?

By: Maggi

Maggi — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:32:06 +0000

There are fortunes being made because gullible people believe that if they wear the same shoes, watch, or clothes as certain celebrities, or drink the same stuff in the same places, their lives will somehow be more glamorous and successful.

And more often than not this definitely means buying things they can’t afford, using store and credit cards that pretend they’ll save them money.

They’d do better imagining how to really improve their lives, rather than which ridiculously expensive handbag will suit them best, but then how would all the marketing and advertising people survive?

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Balancing the Future and the Present « Morrevi’s Weblog — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:23:58 +0000

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Balancing the Future and the Present — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 02:42:04 +0000

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By: John Wesley

John Wesley — Tue, 15 May 2007 12:22:32 +0000

Marie,

I think you’re right about there being “something within us” we need to control. I don’t think it’s entirely bad though, our imagination is what allows us to create big dreams and ideals.

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 15 May 2007 02:27:11 +0000

I agree. Imagination is something we should control. I don’t know why we keep on falling for those lies. Some are clear enough, but there is something within us that makes us do it.

By: The Engaging Brand

The Engaging Brand — Fri, 11 May 2007 13:54:46 +0000

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By: John Wesley

John Wesley — Fri, 11 May 2007 12:29:41 +0000

Very true, Irene. Discounts are usually an illusion.

By: Irene

Irene — Fri, 11 May 2007 07:57:06 +0000

I agree. There are things that we know that are not true but still we fall for them. One example is discount. Some businesses are just increasing the regular price of their products so that when discount is deducted to the price people will think it’s cheaper when in fact it’s just the same as the regular price.

By: Senia Positive Psychology Coaching

Senia Positive Psychology Coaching — Wed, 09 May 2007 18:10:53 +0000

Agreed about taking action right away!!! Great post.
Totally agree: http://www.senia.com/2007/03/12/how-to-achieve-anything-in-life/

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Bryan C. Fleming » Personal Growth Blog Carnival #39 — Fri, 04 May 2007 20:15:41 +0000

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