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“I try to find my deepest, often hidden feelings about what's working and what's not. This is difficult because I do lie to myself without being aware that that's what I'm doing.” quote by Cynthia Kadohata
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“I try to find my deepest, often hidden feelings about what's working and what's not. This is difficult because I do lie to myself without being aware that that's what I'm doing.”

Cynthia Kadohata

About This Quote

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Self‑deception hides true feelings about success and failure.

In simple terms: We lie to ourselves about what works.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate honest self‑reflection.

Themes

self-awareness truth growth

Mood

introspective serious

Type

psychological motivational

When to use this quote

  • coaches
  • therapists
  • leaders
  • students

Key Concepts

Cognitive bias emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden feelings guide your choices?
  • How can you detect self‑lies?
A Different Perspective

Self‑examination can be uncomfortable.

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