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Tell Yourself a Better Lie

Use the Power of Rapid Transformational Therapy to Edit Your Story and Rewrite Your Life.

Marisa Peer

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Question 1 of 7
What is the primary goal of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) as described in the text?
  • A. To ignore painful past experiences and focus solely on future behavioral goals.
  • B. To uncover hidden limiting beliefs in the subconscious and replace them with empowering truths.
  • C. To use medication alongside traditional talk therapy to manage severe psychological symptoms.
  • D. To teach patients how to suppress their negative emotions to function better in daily life.
Question 2 of 7
Through the RFPI technique, how did Carrie learn to view her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
  • A. As a chemical imbalance that required strict behavioral management.
  • B. As an inherited trait passed down from her emotionally distant mother.
  • C. As a misguided protector that developed to keep her safe during childhood trauma.
  • D. As a manifestation of her desire to punish her abusive older brother.
Question 3 of 7
What crucial realization helped Ryan overcome his addictions and self-sabotaging behaviors?
  • A. Understanding that his addictions developed to shield him from emotional pain and keep him alive during crises.
  • B. Recognizing that his father’s rejection was a direct result of Ryan’s own childhood misbehavior.
  • C. Accepting that his addictions were permanent conditions that could only be managed, not cured.
  • D. Realizing that his depression was caused entirely by societal prejudice against his sexual orientation.
Question 4 of 7
What underlying emotion was Gemma's persistent sadness actually masking?
  • A. Deep-seated jealousy of her husband's successful career.
  • B. Unresolved anger stemming from unmet childhood needs and feeling sidelined.
  • C. Overwhelming guilt for not being able to save her mother from cancer.
  • D. Fear of failure in her demanding role as a biochemist.
Question 5 of 7
How did Lucy attempt to cope with her deeply ingrained childhood belief that she was unwanted?
  • A. By rebelling against her law enforcement parents and acting out.
  • B. By adopting a persona of extreme perfectionism and being a 'good girl.'
  • C. By isolating herself completely and refusing to form relationships.
  • D. By projecting her feelings of inadequacy onto her own children.
Question 6 of 7
According to Jasmeen’s story, how should eating disorders be primarily understood?
  • A. As physical conditions requiring strict nutritional regulation.
  • B. As a permanent lack of willpower regarding food consumption.
  • C. As emotional responses used to fulfill unmet childhood needs and gain a false sense of control.
  • D. As a genetic predisposition triggered by modern societal beauty standards.
Question 7 of 7
What surprising root cause did Daniel discover for his debilitating fear of needles?
  • A. A traumatic medical procedure he endured when he was a toddler.
  • B. Subconscious guilt about harming his mother during childbirth and feelings of abandonment.
  • C. An irrational phobia inherited from his parents.
  • D. A severe reaction to physical pain that his mind amplified over the years.

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Tell Yourself a Better Lie Summary & Overview

Tell Yourself a Better Lie (2021) explores how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality, and offers strategies to reframe negative beliefs into empowering ones. Through practical tools and case studies, you’ll learn to identify and transform self-limiting thoughts – and take steps toward personal growth and emotional well-being. 

Who Should Listen to Tell Yourself a Better Lie?

  • Self-improvement enthusiasts seeking to overcome self-limiting beliefs
  • Ambitious professionals looking to boost confidence and resilience
  • Anyone struggling with persistent negative self-talk or doubt

About the Author: Marisa Peer

Marisa Peer is a therapist, motivational speaker, and creator of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), an approach that combines hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and neurolinguistic programming. With over three decades of experience, she has helped everyone from celebrities to CEOs overcome deep-seated issues. She is also the author of the best-selling books I Am Enough and Ultimate Confidence.

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