SMALL LIES OF THE BRAIN: Why we do what we do without realizing it

Small Lies of the Brain is a fascinating and insightful exploration of how our minds constantly deceive us — not out of malice, but as a way to protect us, simplify reality, and preserve our sense of self. This book uncovers the subtle mental mechanisms that drive our daily behavior, explaining why we act, react, and decide without fully understanding why. You’ll discover how the brain creates comforting illusions, rewrites memories, and justifies contradictions, all while making you believe you’re being perfectly rational. Through real-life examples and psychological research, you’ll see that most of what we call “logic” is actually storytelling — a narrative your brain invents to keep you safe and consistent.

Each chapter breaks down one of the mind’s clever tricks: confirmation bias, cognitive dissonance, selective memory, and the urge to rationalize mistakes. You’ll learn how the brain hides truths that could hurt, how it filters reality to fit your beliefs, and how it invents explanations when it can’t understand something. Small Lies of the Brain doesn’t accuse you of being irrational — it helps you become aware of how beautifully flawed and adaptive your mind really is. Once you see these invisible patterns, you can start making choices from awareness instead of automatic defense.

This book also explores how our small self-deceptions shape relationships, success, and happiness. You’ll see how denial, projection, and wishful thinking protect us from pain but can also trap us in cycles of frustration. By learning to recognize these mental distortions, you can free yourself from unconscious habits, stop repeating the same emotional mistakes, and build a more honest relationship with yourself.

Small Lies of the Brain gives you practical tools to observe your thoughts without judgment, question your assumptions, and gently replace illusion with clarity. You’ll learn mindfulness techniques, cognitive exercises, and reflective practices that retrain your brain toward truth and emotional balance.

Ultimately, this book is an invitation to self-discovery. It reminds you that awareness is not about perfection — it’s about honesty. The moment you recognize the small lies of your brain, you begin to see reality as it is, not as your fears or memories paint it. And that simple awareness can change everything: your relationships, your decisions, your peace of mind. Small Lies of the Brain will help you understand yourself more deeply — and in doing so, live with more truth, freedom, and authenticity.