This mindset sets you up for success, according to research

Summary

This video explores the mindset of successful individuals through the lens of attribution theory, explaining how they attribute success and failure. It emphasizes the importance of an internal locus of control, stability, and controllability in achieving success. The host also discusses other cognitive theories like acquired needs theory, achievement goal theory, self-determination theory, and self-efficacy theory, suggesting that an achievement-oriented approach and intrinsic motivation are key to success. The video concludes with a thought-provoking question about the value of this mindset for personal success.

Takeaways

• 🧠 Mindset plays a significant role in success, with psychological research suggesting certain attitudes are more conducive to achieving goals.
• 📊 A quiz on 'Psychology Today' can help determine your mindset, but taking it after learning about the mindset might affect the results due to expectancy.
• 🎁 The speaker is offering a giveaway of their novel 'The Curse in their Veins' with an autograph and personalized message.
• 📚 The concept of 'attribution theory' is introduced, explaining how we attribute the causes of events in our lives to internal or external factors.
• 🌀 Locus of control can be internal or external, with internal meaning you believe you can influence outcomes and external meaning you think outside forces control your fate.
• 🔄 Stability refers to whether you see the cause of an outcome as permanent or something that can change over time.
• 🛠 Controllability is about whether you believe you have power over the situation or if it's beyond your control.
• 🏆 Successful people tend to attribute their successes to controllable, internal, and stable factors, and their failures to controllable, internal, and unstable factors.
• 🚫 Avoiding the 'fundamental attribution error' is key; don't blame external factors for others' failures but internal factors for your own.
• 🌱 Having an internal locus of control is linked to healthier lifestyles, lower stress, better decision-making, and increased resilience.
• 💡 The speaker suggests that even if having an internal locus of control might not reflect objective reality, it can still be beneficial for personal success.
• 📈 Other theories like 'acquired needs theory', 'achievement goal theory', 'self-determination theory', and 'self-efficacy theory' also contribute to a successful mindset.

Q & A

What is the specific mindset that successful people tend to have according to psychological research?

Successful people tend to have a mindset where they attribute their successes to controllable, internal, and stable factors, and their failures to controllable, internal, and unstable factors.

What is the quiz mentioned in the script, and where can one take it?

The quiz is a 10-minute long test that measures one's mindset according to psychological research. The non-detailed version of the results can be obtained for free on Psychology Today, and a link to the quiz is promised to be pinned in the comments of the video.

What is the role of locus of control in the attribution theory discussed in the script?

Locus of control in attribution theory refers to whether individuals believe the cause of events is internal (coming from within themselves) or external (caused by external factors).

Can you explain the concept of stability in attribution theory?

Stability in attribution theory refers to whether individuals perceive the cause of an outcome as permanent and consistent over time or as something that could change in the future.

What does controllability mean in the context of the script?

Controllability in the script refers to the degree to which individuals believe they have influence or can control the outcome of events in their lives.

Why is it recommended to take the quiz before learning about the specific mindset from the script?

It is recommended to take the quiz before learning about the specific mindset to avoid biasing the results, as knowing what the mindset is might affect how one answers the quiz questions.

What is the giveaway mentioned in the script, and how can one participate?

The giveaway is for a chance to win a copy of the author's novel 'The Curse in their Veins' with an autograph and a personalized message. To participate, one must screenshot the book cover or synopsis from the Amazon page and post it on a public social media platform, tagging the author if on TikTok or commenting on the YouTube video if on other platforms.

What is the fundamental attribution error, as discussed in the script?

The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to assume that when others do something wrong, it's due to their character, but when we do something wrong, it's due to external circumstances.

How does having an internal locus of control affect one's life according to the research mentioned?

People with an internal locus of control tend to have healthier lifestyles, make better decisions regarding diet and exercise, have lower rates of anxiety and stress, save money, stimulate their children cognitively, are more resilient at work, look harder for jobs when unemployed, and experience more career success and better academic performance.

What are the three reasons a person does things according to the acquired needs theory mentioned in the script?

According to the acquired needs theory, a person does things for achievement (wanting to be successful at something), power (wanting compliance from others), and affiliation (wanting to be liked and accepted in a group).

What is the difference between ego orientation and task orientation in achievement goal theory?

In achievement goal theory, ego orientation refers to pursuing success to defeat others and win, while task orientation refers to pursuing success to accomplish a task to the best of one's ability without comparing oneself to others.

Outlines

00:00

🧠 The Mindset of Successful People

The speaker introduces the concept of a specific mindset that successful people tend to have, based on psychological research. They recommend taking a quiz from Psychology Today to assess one's mindset before revealing what this mindset is. The quiz results can be shared in the comments, and the speaker also shares their own score later in the video. The speaker, a post-doctoral therapist and author, announces a giveaway for a signed copy of their novel, 'The Curse in their Veins,' with instructions on how to participate by sharing a screenshot of the book cover or synopsis from the Amazon page on social media and explaining why one wants the novel.

05:01

🌧 Attribution Theory and Locus of Control

The speaker discusses attribution theory, which is about how we explain the reasons behind events in our lives. They explain the three categories of attribution: locus of control (internal or external), stability (whether the cause is permanent or changeable), and controllability (how much control one has over the situation). Using the example of a breakup, they illustrate how different attributions can lead to different perceptions of the event. The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's life outcomes and avoiding the fundamental attribution error, which is the tendency to attribute others' mistakes to their character while blaming external circumstances for one's own.

10:03

📈 Success and the Internal Locus of Control

Successful people attribute their successes to controllable, internal, and stable factors, and their failures to controllable, internal, and unstable factors. This approach to attribution fosters a sense of responsibility and the belief that one can change outcomes. The speaker contrasts this with the fundamental attribution error and explains how having an internal locus of control is associated with various positive outcomes, such as healthier lifestyles, lower stress, and greater resilience. They also discuss the importance of not viewing one's abilities as uncontrollable and stable, as this can lead to feelings of helplessness and a lack of motivation to improve.

15:03

🌟 Achieving Success Through a Healthy Mindset

The speaker shares their own mixed attribution style and discusses the importance of leaning towards an internal locus of control for success. They introduce additional theories related to success, including acquired needs theory (achievement, power, and affiliation), achievement goal theory (ego-oriented vs. task-oriented), and self-determination theory (autonomy, competence, and relatedness). The speaker emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy in achieving success. They conclude by encouraging viewers to adopt a mindset that attributes failures and successes to controllable, internal factors, and to focus on achievement rather than power or affiliation, for a higher chance of success.

Keywords

💡Psychological Research

Psychological research refers to the systematic study of human behavior and mental processes. In the context of the video, psychological research is used to introduce the concept of a specific mindset that successful people tend to have. It sets the stage for the discussion on attribution theory and how it relates to success.

💡Mindset

A mindset is a set of attitudes or ideas that shape the way an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. The video emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset, particularly in attributing success and failure to controllable factors, which is linked to greater success.

💡Attribution Theory

Attribution theory in psychology explains how individuals make sense of events by attributing causes to them. The video discusses how people attribute outcomes to internal or external factors, stability, and controllability, and how this affects their success.

💡Locus of Control

Locus of control refers to the perceived source of control over the outcomes in one's life. The video explains that people with an internal locus of control believe they can influence events, while those with an external locus of control see forces outside themselves as the primary determinants of their outcomes.

💡Stability

In the context of attribution theory, stability refers to whether the cause of an outcome is seen as permanent or changeable over time. The video suggests that successful people view their failures as unstable, meaning they can change the outcome in the future.

💡Controllability

Controllability pertains to the degree to which individuals believe they can influence the outcome of events. The video highlights that successful individuals attribute their successes to controllable factors, implying they can replicate their success through their actions.

💡Fundamental Attribution Error

The fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias where people tend to overestimate the influence of personal traits and underestimate the effect of situational factors on others' behavior. The video points out that successful people avoid this error by taking responsibility for their outcomes.

💡Intrinsic Motivation

Intrinsic motivation refers to the drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, rather than for external rewards. The video connects intrinsic motivation to the desire to achieve goals, suggesting that successful people are motivated by personal satisfaction rather than external validation.

💡Self-Efficacy

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task. The video suggests that people with high self-efficacy are more likely to be successful because they have a strong conviction in their capabilities.

💡Acquired Needs Theory

Acquired needs theory posits that individuals are motivated by three main needs: achievement, power, and affiliation. The video discusses how an achievement orientation, focusing on personal success and mastery, is healthier and more conducive to success than a focus on power or affiliation.

💡Self-Determination Theory

Self-determination theory states that humans have three basic psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness. The video implies that satisfying these needs can lead to intrinsic motivation and success, as individuals feel capable, self-directed, and connected to others.

Highlights

Psychological research suggests a specific mindset is common among successful people.

A quiz is available on Psychology Today to assess if you possess this mindset.

The quiz results may be influenced if you know the mindset beforehand, so take it before continuing the video.

The speaker is a post-doctoral therapist and author, and is conducting a book giveaway.

To participate in the giveaway, share a screenshot of the book cover or synopsis on social media and explain why you want the book.

The giveaway winner will be chosen based on the personal connection expressed, not social media followers.

Attribution theory in cognitive psychology explains how we attribute the causes of outcomes in our lives.

Locus of control can be internal or external, affecting how we perceive the reasons behind events.

Stability refers to whether we see the cause of an outcome as permanent or changeable.

Controllability is about how much we believe we can influence an outcome.

Successful people attribute their successes to controllable, internal, stable factors.

When facing failure, successful individuals attribute it to controllable, internal, unstable factors.

Avoiding the fundamental attribution error is key to not blaming external circumstances for failures.

People with an internal locus of control tend to lead healthier lifestyles and experience less stress.

Believing in one's ability to change outcomes can lead to more attempts to improve one's situation.

The distinction between controllability and locus of control is important for understanding what is within our power.

Praising effort rather than inherent qualities can help children develop a growth mindset.

The speaker's own mixed attribution style reflects a dialectical worldview, acknowledging multiple factors in success.

Acquired needs theory suggests people are motivated by achievement, power, or affiliation.

Achievement-oriented individuals focus on setting and reaching realistic goals.

Self-determination theory states humans need autonomy, competence, and relatedness to be intrinsically motivated.

Self-efficacy theory posits that successful people have a strong belief in their ability to succeed.

The mindset of successful people involves taking responsibility for failures and recognizing stable, controllable factors in successes.

The video concludes by encouraging viewers to consider adopting a mindset that could lead to success, even if it doesn't perfectly align with objective reality.

Transcripts

what if I told you that according to

psychological research there's a

specific mindset that more successful

people tend to have now before I

actually go into what this mindset is

there's actually a quiz you can take

it's 10 minutes long it's free to get

the non-detailed version of your result

on psychology today I'm going to pin

that in a comment because if you want to

know whether you have this actual

mindset before I go into what it is I

highly recommend you take that quiz

beforehand cuz once I tell you what it

is it's probably going to affect your

results so if you want to see where you

rank on this test on this mindset before

we actually get into what the mindset is

pause this video here go take that test

10 minutes long like I said it's free

pretty easy to take and then come back

to this video and if you feel like it

share your score with the rest of us in

the comments I'm actually going to be

sharing my score in a moment and also if

you're new to this channel welcome I'm a

post-doctoral therapist and author in

the state of Washington also something

very exciting I'm actually doing my very

first giveaway I know sometimes people

talk about wanting to get a copy of my

novel or not being able to because of

difficulties with shipping to their

country or because they can't afford to

right now and I completely understand

that so this holiday season in December

I haven't set a date yet but I will soon

I'm going to give away a copy of my

novel The Curse in their veins with an

autograph and also a personalized

message and so here's what you can do if

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you know something from the Amazon page

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information and send that signed copy

all right let's get into the topic of

today's video which is the mindset that

successful people tend to

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have incognitive psychology there's

something called attribution theory an

attribution is basically an explanation

that we have for or something when it

rains outside it's our explanation for

why it's raining outside it's the why of

things so attribution theory is about

how we explain the why of good or bad

outcomes in our life turns out according

to attribution theory we attribute

things according to three categories

locus of control stability and

controllability so let me explain what

each of these are locus of control can

be either internal or external internal

locus of control simply means something

coming from inside do something about

you external locus of control means

something that is not coming from inside

you something that is externally caused

so let's take the example that uh your

girlfriend Janice just broke up with you

an internal locus of control would be if

you were to say there must be something

wrong with me Janice probably thinks I'm

not good enough for her because I don't

make enough money an external locus of

control instead would be Janice was a

very critical person she would have

criticized me no matter what I do so

that's the first category locus of

control control the second one is

stability do you perceive that the cause

of this outcome is stable across time

it's here to stay it's permanent or is

it something that could change in the

future for instance a high amount of

stability would be to say Janice stumped

me because I'm lazy I always have been

always will be nothing I can do to

change it whereas low stability would be

saying Jan is dumb to me because I'm in

between jobs right now something that's

going to change very soon in the future

and now the third concept is

controllability this is how within your

control something is or not so high

controlability is saying I could have

worked harder to find a job these past

six months but I didn't it was something

that was within my control but I didn't

take those steps whereas low control

ability would be to say it's not my

fault that no one's hiring right now

it's impossible to get a job anywhere

with the layoffs taking place now here's

the thing regardless of which of these

outlooks is objectively true there is

one specific type of outlook on why

things happen to you that's associated

with greater success successful people

do the following when they succeed at

something they attribute those successes

to controllable internal stable factors

for instance I passed that exam because

I studied for it it's controllable

because you can control how much you

study it's internal because the studying

came from within you not from external

factors like how hard the test was and

it's stable because you can continue to

study in the future and when they fail

at something successful people attribute

those failures to controllable internal

unstable factors for example I didn't

study hard enough on this test it's

controllable you could have studied more

it's internal you're taking

responsibility for the fact that you

could have done something internally

different but it is unstable meaning it

is not something you're doomed to

forever you're not saying it's always

going to be this way you can change it

up and study differently next time

notice that in both failures and

successes chronically successful people

take responsibility they don't employ

something called the fundamental

attribution error which is when you

assume that when somebody else does

something wrong it's because of a

character fault but when you do

something wrong it's because of external

circumstances people who use the

fundamental attribution error are the

ones to say um yeah this person showed

up late to the meeting because they're a

lazy disrespectful worker but when

they're late because they had to go get

Starbucks first they say it's not my

fault there was traffic why is it so

important for for us to take

responsibility for the things that

happen in our lives well there's now a

very large body of research to suggest

that people with an internal locus of

control have healthier Lifestyles they

make healthier decisions around diet and

exercise they have lower rates of

anxiety and stress they save money for

rainy days they spend more time

cognitively stimulating their kids

they're more resilient at work following

Health shocks they look harder for jobs

when unemployed they bounce back from

some types of losses in life they

experience more Career Success uccess

and they do better academically hi Candy

you have an internal locus of

control if you believe that nothing you

can do will change your outcomes it's

easier to get trapped in a spiral of

powerless hopelessness and bitterness

feeling like wo was me the world is

against me there's nothing I can do to

change my circumstances you won't even

try to pull yourself out of whatever

you're going through and then you'll

really be down to just luck if on the

other hand you believe that you have the

power to change your circumstances you

might just find out that you're right

but if you never try if you don't even

believe it's possible it probably won't

happen why shouldn't you believe that

things are uncontrollable and stable

even if you have an internal locus of

control though there's a distinction

between controlability and locus of

control and often times the things that

are within our control are internal

locus of control like our effort level

but not always sometimes there are

things about us that seem to be outside

of our control and sometimes there are

things about the environment that

actually maybe we can control for

example maybe you have a relatively

fixed skill set that is internal and yet

it's somewhat out of your control

because it's just you know whatever

you're born with for instance but it's

not good to tell yourself that there's

something about you that's something

within you that's stable that's outside

of your control and let me explain why I

remember it like it was last week it was

like day one of grad school and one of

my professors was talking about her

Research into

this exact topic into what happens when

you tell kids good job you're so smart

when they do well on a test versus what

happens when you tell them you put in

such great effort when you tell a child

something like you're so above average

at intelligence you're so good at math

you're basically saying this is an

internal locus of control but it's

outside of your control ability and it's

something stable across time instead if

your kid comes home with an a in math

and you say wow you must have worked

really hard on that I'm so proud of you

for giving that test your all you're

saying there's something that you did

it's internal it's within your control

but it's not stable across time it's

something that you can decide whether or

not you want to continue doing it can

really help children reframe success

instead of thinking oh there's something

just about me that I don't have to work

so hard for makes me special and it's

stable it's not something I can control

you can imagine how that would make

things more challenging when they're

successful or when they fail at things

when they're successful they could kind

of have an ego high they could get a

little bit inflated in terms of

self-esteem and when they fail they

could feel like they've lost something

that's integral to their identity which

is not good you want kids and adults to

focus on doing the best that they can

with what they have but not thinking

that there's something fixed meaning

uncontrollable and internal and stable

setting them up for either success or

failure if they think that it's

uncontrollable even if they think the

success is coming from within them they

will feel helpless once they finally

fail at something and failure is

inevitable it's not a matter of if it's

when I hope that gives you a little bit

of an explanation into what are the

benefits of having this sort of mindset

and now I'm actually going to tell you

my own score that I got on that test

from the beginning I scored a mixed

attribution style which means sometimes

I attribute success to internal factors

other times to external factors this is

simply my worldview I hold a very

dialectical worldview where I do think

that often times there are more than one

sides to the story you know I think

sometimes things happen this way

sometimes they happen the other way

there's no point really painting it with

one brush stroke because there's so much

heterogeneity in any topic we're talking

about and when we're talking about

success in particular I do think that

again there is a bit of variation some

people become successful because of luck

some people become successful because of

hard work I happen to think that most

people become successful through a mix

of the two to some degree due to a

combination of luck and hard work and

maybe some special skill but according

to attribution theory it would behoove

me to lean more towards an internal

locus of control to take more credit for

the outcomes in my life and remember if

the research says this is what's

associated with greater success does it

really matter what's true you know like

I said that's the way I see the world

that's my world view but personally I'd

rather be successful than write so just

something to consider if you also scored

that you have a mix attribution style or

even an attribution style that's not so

helpful does it matter what is true

would you rather believe what is true

that's putting you out a disservice or

would you rather believe what is going

to set you up for Success now I also

want to touch on some other components

of a healthy mindset that successful

people have there's one Theory within

cognitive psychology called the acquired

needs theory which basically says that a

person does things because of one of

three reasons achievement power and

affiliation achievement are the people

people who work hard because they want

to be successful at something they do

have a concrete goal and they want to

reach it like for instance if I were to

say I want to sell a th000 copies of my

book this month so that I can pay my

bills that would be an achievement Focus

power Focus are the people who want to

be successful so that they can get the

compliance of those around them so for

instance I want to become a New York

Times bestseller because then people

will respect me and affiliation are the

people who are aiming for something

because they want to be liked and

accepted in a group for example I want

to be in Reese Witherspoon's book club

because then a lot of people will

approve of me and people will like me

and they'll like my book now although

this acquir needs theory doesn't always

explicitly say one is better than the

other I do personally have an opinion on

this I am very much an achievement

oriented person when it comes to career

successes I really just see it as a

means to an end a means to paying my

bills a means to accomplishing the

things that I want to accomplish like

freedom and comfort and health uh

education for my children and people

with an achievement oriented lens often

set very achievable yet challenging

goals they don't go into things that are

way way too easy for them and they also

don't go into things that they have not

shot at winning because either of those

things are not a good fit for them it's

good to find that middle ground people

with an achievement Focus build a lot of

self-efficacy meaning they feel like

they can accomplish the things that they

set out to do CU again they set

realistic goals and they see them

through they want to feel competent and

they don't Focus so much on status and

approval things that in my opinion are

more outside of your control you can't

control no matter what you do whether

other people are going to like you or

whether other people are going to bow

down to you the only thing you can

control is your own behavior people with

an achievement lens are also less

sensitive when it comes to criticism

because they just want to improve rather

than preserve their self-esteem so

actually an interesting example about

this recently I posted on my community

Community page asking you guys what I

could do better on this channel cuz

every like I don't know 8 months or so I

just want to know what could I do to

elevate this channel to make it more

professional more palatable to people

and I was kind of surprised that some

people were saying like oh don't put

yourself down I love your channel the

way that it is because from my

perspective I wasn't putting myself down

I was just asking for feedback and

that's a piece of feedback that I've

actually received from supervisors in

the past was that I am open to feedback

and the reason for that is because I

value knowing what I can do better so

that I can achieve my goals over being

plated in terms of my self-esteem in my

opinion an achievement focus is

healthier because like I said again you

cannot control whether other people are

going to like you and a lot of people

who crave power go on to abuse that

power so I think achievement is a good

thing to focus on there's also a theory

in cognitive psychology called

achievement goal Theory and this is when

a person pursues success either based on

ego or because they want to do well on a

task and this seems to fit in really

well with what I was just talking about

within achievement goal Theory you can

either be ego oriented meaning you only

care about defeating others you just

want to win or you can be task oriented

meaning you want to accomplish a task to

the best of your ability you're not

comparing yourself with others you're

comparing yourself with yourself for

instance I want to get an A+ on this

test so that I can do better than Aisha

versus I want to do my very best on this

test so that I can learn something that

will help me in med school one is

healthier than the other there is also

something called self-determination

Theory which basically says that humans

need autonomy competence and relatedness

in order to feel intrinsically motivated

at something intrinsic motivation is

super important it means the reasons you

are doing something come from within you

they come from something driving you

inside that's completely not related to

what's going on outside of you it's not

about a punishment it's not about a

reward board it's not about someone else

forcing you to do something it's

something that you are choosing to do so

what are these three components that you

need in order to feel intrinsically

motivated to do something autonomy is

basically you need to feel like you're

making your own decisions if you're

working at a job because no one else

would hire you anywhere else you might

feel like you have no choice in the

matter so you're just dragging your feet

the whole time that would be a situation

where you have no intrinsic motivation

to do something because you feel like

you didn't have any autonomy in this

Choice competence is pretty

straightforward it's when you feel like

you're capable of making successful

outcomes for yourself so if you also

feel like you're not very good at this

job that you kind of feel like you got

forced into you're not going to feel

very motivated to do your work tasks

because every time you do them it makes

you feel incompetent relatedness is how

satisfied you are with your place in

society so if you feel like you're not

respected at your job if you're kind of

at the bottom of the food chain at your

workplace where every everyone just

steps over you again you're not going to

feel motivated intrinsically to do your

work tasks because every time you try to

you feel like about yourself and the

last theory that I think is important

for us to discuss with regards to having

a healthy mindset toward success is

self-efficacy Theory self-efficacy

Theory basically just says that people

who are successful believe that they

will succeed at things I have a great

deal of self-efficacy you know not all

aspects of my self-esteem might always

be 100% ENT but I have a very strong

belief in my ability to accomplish the

things I set out to do and I did have a

video on this a while back where I talk

about some ways to build self-efficacy

so check that out if you're interested

more specifically let's put it all

together what is the mindset of someone

who is more likely to be successful in

life this is a person who attributes

their failures to controllable internal

unstable factors who says I failed at

this because of something that I did

that I can change who attributes their

successes to controllable internal

staple factors who says I succeeded at

this because there's something about me

that I can continue to do this is a

successful person who cares about

achieving their goals doesn't care so

much about power or being liked or

having a leg up over someone else who

just wants to do well on the task at

hand rather than getting bothered with

where everyone else is in their own

Journeys who feels intrinsically

motivated to reach their goals who feels

like they have a high degree of autonomy

at work a high sense of competence and

satisfaction with their place in the

world the reason I'm telling you this is

because I've noticed a trend among my

generation and younger generations of

viewing the world through this lens of

everything that happens is outside of my

control due to external factors and

these are things that are not going to

change in the foreseeable future and I

understand why people see things this

way there's a lot more awareness these

days on recognizing power structures and

acknowledging resource disparities but

regardless of how unfair and terrible

the world is out there and how few of

your circumstances are actually your

fault it is the opposite attitude that

might help you get out of that situation

because like I said if you believe that

there is nothing you can do to actually

set yourself up for Success you're

probably not going to even try and then

you're not even giving yourself a shot

I'm not saying that if you have this

mindset suddenly you're going to be

super successful but you might you have

a bigger chance of succeeding if you try

you know remember self-efficacy Theory

the people that succeed the most are the

people that think they can do it and

remember what I asked earlier does it

really matter what's true or not would

you rather be successful or right

personally I know what I'd choose let me

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