I can’t seem to enjoy anything. The truth is, and the truth I have observed is everyone has ulterior motives. Everyone wants to “sell” you something (be it a product or be it an emotion).
It’s so sad, it’s sorta heartbreaking. I want to keep away these thoughts but this is the truth. How can I stop being cynical?

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ThePesoPrince 4y ago
Make Money
whytehorse2021 4y ago
You're not cynical. People really are looking out for their own best interest. So are you. Just be more selfish and make sure your needs get met. Learn to say no to bad deals. When your self interest aligns with another person's self-interest you can work together. Read the 48 laws of power. It takes 10min.
7YearsInTibet 4y ago
and the sidebar another 5 minutes and you can print RP cert
whytehorse2021 4y ago
I do a lot of reading...
7YearsInTibet 4y ago
me too, I didn;t expect 48 laws to be so entertaining, it strikes all notes that men usually like, history, wisdom, stoicism, wide and narrow context
is OP
whytehorse2021 4y ago
It's basically a list of every mistake I've made that has cost me everything.