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		amelius on Aug 18, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Having an alter ego can reduce anxiety, benefit co... Yes, but aren't there notorious liars that are doing pretty well in life?

HugeAcumen on Aug 19, 2020 [–]

If you measure "doing well in life" by money and power, yes.

If you measure by being a decent and content person, I'd have to say no.

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