The other day something else came up where someone innocently suggested I tell a business associate something was untrue vs the truth. At first it slipped past me without a second thought. But later I realized that if I told the lie we would both have to remember the details forever as far as everyone involved. That is virtually impossible. I dont have enough brain cells to remember lies. There is a plethora of information that has to be remembered by countless people forever. If I wanted to memorize that much information I would have become a brain surgeon.

Maybe I am the selfish one because I dont want to expend all that mental energy to lie. As I mentioned previously I have been accused of being brutally honest many times. I have also had the funniest experiences with truth. I remember telling a lady at the office how great she looked. I didnt know she had actually gotten caught in the rain and her hair was all tousled. I admitted that it probably reminded me of the look of just getting out of bed after engaging in activities one often does in bed.

But seriously how many people waste billions of brain cells remembering stupid small lies and all of the people they have told them , as well as the accompanying details to support those lies. I have no idea how they get through their days with all of that information. Conversely just imagine how many degrees they could have earned if they applied themselves to learning valuable information.

Start with default honestly, all the time. It will also improve your self esteem as well. Dont tell the cold calling salesperson you cant afford it, or you dont have time now, simply say no thank you. Tell whatever and whoever you are not interested in that you are not interested.