How Flattery Can Help People Develop Into the Very Best Version of Themselves
by Lori Dorn from Laughing Squid on (#2RY2Q)
The School of Life addressed the uncomfortable subject of flattery, noting that it's often used in a derogatory way. When the negative connotation is set aside however, the intent behind flattery can help a person reach for higher goals, becoming the best version of his/herself.
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