Self-Deceptioin

 We deceive ourselves when...

     > We think we're smarter than everyone else.
     > We consider talking of more value than listening.
     > We accept blame and excuses as proxy for solutions. 
     > We assume that ignoring a problem will make it go away.
     > We underestimate the power of our words -- for good or for hurt.
     > We decide others need our unsolicited criticism. 
     > We lose sight of the power of genuine caring.
     > We conclude that we've learned enough.

When we tell ourselves these lies, we lose. As do those who depend on us.

Or, we can quit deceiving ourselves, and win. Which results in betterment for all concerned.