
Lying
By Sam Harris
Length: 108 pages
Rating: 9.5/10
First Published: 2011
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This book is about not lying and living a more honest life. It is full of advice and real-world examples on how to do that.
I believe society would be better off if we all tried to incorporate even some of the teachings in the book.
Why I read it: Heard great things about it and like Sam Harris.
Notes
Iâm a big fan of Sam Harris, heâs a really eloquent speaker, with a soothing, tranquil voice, who doesnât take himself too seriously. Truly remarkable guests have also come on his podcast, give yourself a favour and brighten up a mundane activity with the Stephen Fry episode.
I really want to give it 5 stars, but there are important scenarios where I wanted him to provide answers.
How can one be truthful when âthe system is broken?â When you know that a lie avoids nonsensical red tape but you know the truth doesnât.
When ou know that not lying will get you in an endless, sterile argument. How do you balance âtelling the truthâ with âbeing mindful of your time?â
James Clear addressed the latter in his newsletter. Thatâs exactly the kind of answer I wanted in the book. Hereâs his take on it:
âYouâre probably rightâ has become one of my favorite phrases.
Whenever someone disagrees with you on a small matter (read: most things), you can shrug, say âyouâre probably rightâ and move on.
Not caring about winning trivial arguments saves so much time and energy.
â James Clear