Try Telling the Truth

Summary

• When you're invited to a party and don't want to go, it's better to be honest and simply say, "I don't want to go."
• Similarly, if someone asks for help with moving and you're not willing to do it, just tell them straightforwardly, "I don't want to."
• It's liberating to be truthful in social settings because you're not responsible for how the other person reacts.
• Anchoring yourself to the truth and stating facts ensures that you are at peace with yourself.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest being honest when you don't want to do something. For example, if you get invited to a party but you don't feel like going, just say, "I don't want to go." It's simple and keeps you true to yourself.

If someone asks for a favor that you're not interested in doing, like helping them move, be straightforward. Tell them, "I don't want to." This way, you don't waste time making up excuses and you can focus on what you really want to do.

Remember, it's okay to be truthful in social situations. You're not in charge of how others feel about your honesty. If you tell the truth and stick to the facts, you'll feel at peace inside.

So, make it a habit to speak the truth. When faced with a decision, ask yourself, "Is this truly what I want to do?" If it's not, then it's ok to say so. This will save you time and energy that you can use for things you really care about.

Practicing this approach will make your life simpler and more genuine. You might worry less about what others think, and it could even make your relationships stronger because people will know they can trust you to be real with them. Remember, your honesty is for you. Being at peace with your decisions is what's most important.

Quotes by Alex Hormozi

"try telling the truth in Social settings"

– Alex Hormozi

"instead of coming up with a fake excuse that you both know is a fake excuse just say I don't want to go"

– Alex Hormozi

"if someone like says hey can you uh you know help me move you're like I don't want to"

– Alex Hormozi

"it's very freeing because the thing is is that like their response is on them"

– Alex Hormozi

"if I just tell the truth and state the facts I'm good with me"

– Alex Hormozi

Full Transcript

try telling the truth in Social settings so when someone invites you to a party instead of coming up with a fake excuse that you both know is a fake excuse just say I don't want to go really with you um and if someone like says hey can you uh you know help me move you're like I don't want to it's very freeing because the thing is is that like their response is on them and if I just I try and anchor myself to truth if I just tell the truth and state the facts I'm good with me