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“The ego corrupts our mindset in five ways: (a) It chooses what we focus on, (b) it makes what we see all about us, (c) it concludes that all negative experiences are due to a deficiency within ourselves, (d) it magnifies the relevance of our focus, and (e) it causes us to believe that we can think our way out of a situation that is beyond our control or understand something that is unknowable.”

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Book:Mindreader: The New Science of Deciphering What People Really Think, What They Really Want, and Who They Really Are
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David J. Lieberman
David J. Lieberman

David J. Lieberman, born in 1953, is a seasoned editor with extensive experience in the publishing industry. He has held editorial positions at several prominent publishing companies, responsible for editing and proofreading a wide range of books. Mr. Lieberman has made significant contributions to the field of editing, playing a crucial role in enhancing the quality of published works. more

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