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Why Manipulation Always Backfires—Even When It Works
Manipulation promises control. It gets the short-term result, the approval, the “yes.” But the moment you win through deception, you lose something far more important: your own respect. Authenticity might cost you a few easy wins, but it’s the only way to build lasting trust, in love or leadership.
Why Being Yourself Feels Unsafe (But Why It’s Necessary for Happiness) | (#059) Beyond Success: Psychology & Philosophy for Achievers, with David Tian, Ph.D.
There is a seductive and destructive lie many people fall for: Learn the best tricks and gimmicks and you can have complete control over your relationships – romantic and business.
It’s so seductive because it promises control and success, but it’s even more destructive because it delivers fear instead of control and breeds insecurity instead of success.
Worst part?
These tricks and tactics work in the short-term, but they come with a mighty hidden cost: You slowly erode your self-confidence and self-respect – two necessary ingredients for happiness and fulfillment.
But there’s a better way, and that’s what I share with you in today’s show. The solution is simple, but not easy.
The Myth of “Shit Tests”: Why Men and Women Keep Misunderstanding Each Other
For years, men have been told women throw “tests” or hide behind “shields.” The truth? Those ideas were never real. Women aren’t playing games—they’re protecting themselves. Men aren’t villains—they’re confused and ashamed. Dropping these myths isn’t about being woke. It’s about truth, respect, and creating real connection.