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What does it mean?
Rehearsing a lie helps ensure it sounds believable, implying deception requires preparation.
In plain terms
Practice telling a lie so it sounds real.
What can you take from it?
Preparation makes deception convincing.

Where it applies

  • lying
  • storytelling
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • practice delivery
  • be authentic

Questions to consider

  • Why do people lie?
  • Is rehearsing common in your work?

Another view

Honesty is generally better than rehearsed lies.

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