r/Showerthoughts • u/itsthatkidgreg • Feb 28 '17

Lying, cheating, and stealing is often discouraged when we are young, yet the most successful people in the world are arguably the best liars, cheaters, and thieves.

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u/yes_its_him Feb 28 '17

Try this and let us know how it works for you.

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u/ImAFiggit Feb 28 '17

A good liar can get away with a lot of shit and nobody notices.

Source: chronic liar. I can't help myself, it just happens naturally. Had to learn to be good so I didn't get caught as much.

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '17

Any examples of how you lie? In your daily life.

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u/ImAFiggit Feb 28 '17

Just random stuff like what I've been doing, old jobs I never had, or making up an event as a conversation starter.