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Who we like is a deeply subjective thing
The urge to be liked is a powerful force in this world: It can force you to rethink behavior, appearances, even relationships.
But despite even the very best efforts, no one has a say in how much other people like them.
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Likeability and hidden biases
Likeability can be used as a catchall for other biases as well.
When someone says, "I don't like you," very often what they are saying is, "You did not meet my expectation of how a person like you is supposed to show up in the world."
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Likeability in the workspace
Likeability is a moving target — an invisible scorecard that we internalize but that those around us fill out for us.
The stakes of that scorecard are even higher in the workplace. And it's particularly pronounced for women because across cultures we socialize women and gi...
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Life is a Single-Player Game
It's all going on in your head. Whatever you think you believe will very much shape your reality. The world reflects your own feelings back at you.
However, reality is neutral. Reality has no judgement, no right or wrong. You do. You interpret them. Hence w...
There is a limit to happiness
Whoever believes that happiness knows no bound is in for a big surprise: happiness, like everything in this world, knows limits and very often we perceive this fact maybe just a bit too harsh.
In order to enjoy life and to get to feel happy, as much as it is possible, one should fir...
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