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Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid: Why Skepticism Saves You
We’re sold a story every day—by schools, employers, businesses, and even “in-crowds.” They all want us to buy in completely. But here’s the hard truth: if you drink the Kool-Aid and lose yourself in the hype, you risk getting hurt.
Organizations—no matter how noble they look—are just groups of people with motives. Education says it will change your life. Employers say you’re “family.” Businesses say their product will fix everything. None of that is true. They are selling you something.
If you buy in too deeply, you stop questioning. You lose your boundaries. And that’s when harm happens…
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