Thinking Quote by Jim Kraus
““We sort of tell ourselves what we want to hear and the more we do that, the more we begin to agree with ourselves—and maybe get fooled into thinking what is wrong is actually right.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Art of Thinking Clearly”, 2022
We convince ourselves of desired narratives, then accept them as truth, risking self‑deception.
In simple terms: Self‑talk can mislead.
Key Takeaway
Question your inner narrative.
Themes
self‑deception
belief
cognitive bias
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- decision making
- media consumption
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you accepted without proof?
- How can you test your assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Biases can be hard to detect.
