Frequently asked questions about thinking, epistemology, and cognitive tools. 6402 answers
Consistently caving to pressure erodes self-trust and eventually self-respect.
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Sometimes yielding to pressure is the right choice — the key is that it is chosen not automatic.
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When your identity is anchored in values rather than outcomes pressure has less power.
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