Honest liars -- the psychology of self-deception: Cortney Warren at TEDxUNLV

By providing content, resources, and connections, Dr. Cortney Warren's goal is to support anyone who is brave enough to live a more conscious life. For when we are honest about who we really are, we have the opportunity to change.

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[alexborn]

“When we admit who we really are we have the opportunity to change.” Love it

[spanishonlinetutor]

"If we don't take full responsibility for who we are, we hurt ourselves and everyone around us."

[Jacksonart]

I don't think I've ever had a TED talk hit as hard as this one did. So happy that I found this exactly when I needed it.

[vickyamani]

Lying to ourselves and trying to make ourselves feel better about a situation that we need to work on is a good way to plan our own failures.

[rnotf]

"Your eating has very little to do with hunger." A simple yet amazing observation.

[savitamatapurkar]

Why is everyone criticizing her speaking style? It's her style....the words are clear and apt and the content is really good. Is it always necessary to criticize something​

[justmadeit]

In a nutshell: take responsibility for your own emotions, quit the blame game, dont manipulate others, be self aware.

[dannyallegra]

Where others see exaggeration I see passion for her topic. She seems to enjoy it so much that she wants to laugh of pure joy. What a fortunate person she is for working in something that gives her so much energy. The interpretation of her body language obviously passes through our own filters, so for some, she is too much and for others, she is just perfect enough. I don't think she should care anyway, hahaha, and just be herself.

[shelaghmcgee]

This women tells it like it is!
However it is very painful to see the truth of oneself....
and that's why self awareness is rare!

[FinallyFulfilled]

This has been the most impactful talk I’ve listened to. A year later I quit my job and started lliving my purpose. 🙏 thank you Professor.

[mrsscardino]

True freedom is being okay with the brutal reality of what is true.

[godmotiv]

I'm speechless. I think that was my favorite Ted talk.

[ON]

*Human Psychology is an entertaining and captivating subject*

[matthewwilson]

For a few years now I've been on a journey of learning self awareness and I have learned to think about my thinking. I've always prided myself on being an honest person. Now I'm learning how to be actually honest with myself. I've learned to silence the negative voices in my head, without any prescribed medication. I have peace of mind, and sometimes even joy. It sounds corny to me but I now find something to be excited about every day. Just little, insignificant things. Thank God

[MuraListy]

I love how the negative comments are so clearly self-deceptions!  hahahahaha

[rox]

Wow! Just Wow. I am currently attending IOP and they played this video. I broke down and cried like baby. Everything you said I identify with and I could have never been able to explain it so exquisitely as you have. Ma'am you're beautiful inside and out. Super engaging and intelligent. Thank you!

[dcatterall]

I love her inclusion of existential truths. Acknowledging and integrating these truths into our lives is very painful yet absolutely necessary to becoming better human beings. No great person has ever lived who did not realize their own mortality, loneliness and the meaninglessness of the world. Realizing these truths leads to the last realization: freedom. Accepting without compromise the truth of our existence gives us absolute, radical freedom to live the lives we've always dreamed of. And the responsibility to be better.

[anonymouslee]

I have had to learn to be honest with others in order to be honest with myself. I still struggle with a dishonest narrative that I begin with myself. However, I’ve begun realize that I am becoming the biggest enemy of my soul when I try to cover my inadequacies with denial. It’s in the truth of knowing my character defects that I am able to work towards progress or acceptance of my imperfections!

[samsaranight]

With all the pain I faced this year...I also realised that most of it is my own damn fault. This talk made me emotional because I have to come with acceptance and full responsibility of who I am.

[hibiscus_creativesph]

"Looking back at life with regret is extremely painful because you can't change your choices in the past. "