Self-deception test · 3 minutes
You'd never lie to yourself.That was the first one.
Fourteen small, painfully familiar moments: the gym membership, the diet that starts Monday, the 4,812 unread emails. Answer with what you'd actually do, not what you'd tell a friend you do. We'll name the story you tell yourself most often.
3 minutes14 questionsBe honest. Ironically.
Five ways to fool yourself, and one rare exception
Everyone lies to themselves a little. It keeps us motivated, calm and able to get out of bed. The test finds your house style: always having a reason, believing it'll take ten minutes, remembering only the wins, not checking, or quietly rating yourself above average.
The Excuse ArtistThere's always a reason. It's always a good one.
The Optimistic PlannerIt'll only take ten minutes. (It took the whole Saturday.)
The Selective MemoryYou remember the wins in 4K and the fails in 240p.
The Comfortable DenierIf you don't check, it's fine.
The Flattering MirrorAbove average at everything. Just ask you.
The Rare RealistYou see yourself pretty clearly. It's a bit unsettling.