Deception

The most common form of deception is self-deception. The lies we tell ourselves are far more believable than the lies that come from the outside. The more we audit our thoughts the more we can protect against self-deception. We get into trouble not challenging our assumptions and thoughts. We get into trouble when we don't audit our behaviour. We get into trouble when we don't audit our resources and where we spend them.

Keeping a reign on these things will help prevent self-deception. Also an honest sounding board will help prevent self-deception. People who can speak to you honestly yet kindly. Who can be a mirror into areas of yourself that you can't see. Not echo chambers, but true sounding boards.