Self Deception and Self Betrayal




This summer I wanted to start reading more so I started looking around for a book. I was shown a web-page through the BYU library that has links to all kinds of business books that could be read electronically so I decided to give it a try. I chose a book by the Arbringer group called Leadership and Self-Deception. I just finished it a few days ago and I highly recommend it to anyone because it's not just about business. I don't want to tell too much about the book so you can read it for yourself (the book can explain the principles 1,000 times better) but here are some things that I learned.

• We need to treat people as people and not as objects.
• Always ask yourself what your true motives are for doing something, it might surprise you as to what those true motives really are.
• Act on the thoughts and impressions that come to my mind to help others, don't make excuses.

There are several more lessons to be learned but I don't want to give everything away. It is a very eye-opening book and like I said earlier, this book can be applied in any setting. That includes family, friends, church, school, etc. The lessons taught help us build relationships and see the world as it really is. There were several times in the book where I had similar expereinces with similar results. I already began to apply the principles in the book and can see the difference it makes. I want to continue to apply the lessons I learned in my life so I can see my relationships with those around grow.