"المشكلة في محاولة جعل نفسك أكثر غباءً مما أنت عليه حقًا هي أنك في كثير من الأحيان تنجح."
— C. S. Lewis
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When people pretend to be less intelligent than they are, they often end up actually believing they are not smart. Imagine a student who pretends not to understand the homework so that they don't have to do it. Over time, they might start to struggle with the homework for real because they missed out on learning. This can happen in many situations in life. For example, if someone keeps telling themselves they can't figure out a new skill, like cooking, and they avoid trying, they might never learn and truly believe they can't cook. In life, it's better to aim for growth and learning rather than holding ourselves back by pretending to be less capable. Always try to be your best self rather than limiting your potential.
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Deception Intelligence Mental-health Psychology Rationality Self-awareness Self-deception Truth Wisdom
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