The lies I have told to the people I know
1.
Incomplete truth: “I decided not to go for a masters or PhD in mathematics because I don’t want to put myself through that.”
The rest of the truth: “and I don’t think I’m smart enough.”
2.
Incomplete truth: “I would have had to put in lots and lots of time to pass the first actuarial exam.”
The rest of the truth: “and I don’t think I could ever pass any of the exams.”
3.
Lie: “I would never want to be a CEO or CFO.”
Truth: “I don’t think I could handle being a CEO or CFO.”
4.
Lie: “I don’t want to have that dessert because I’m afraid I’ll get diabetes.”
Truth: “I don’t want to have that dessert because I’m afraid I’ll get fat.”
Incomplete truth: “I decided not to go for a masters or PhD in mathematics because I don’t want to put myself through that.”
The rest of the truth: “and I don’t think I’m smart enough.”
2.
Incomplete truth: “I would have had to put in lots and lots of time to pass the first actuarial exam.”
The rest of the truth: “and I don’t think I could ever pass any of the exams.”
3.
Lie: “I would never want to be a CEO or CFO.”
Truth: “I don’t think I could handle being a CEO or CFO.”
4.
Lie: “I don’t want to have that dessert because I’m afraid I’ll get diabetes.”
Truth: “I don’t want to have that dessert because I’m afraid I’ll get fat.”