Justification Strategies

Justifying your life choices is a noble pursuit. Here are some tried-and-true methods to convince anyone that your questionable life decisions are actually sound:

1. The Blame Shift

Blame someone (or something) else for your mistakes. This age-old strategy has been used by politicians, spouses, and parents for centuries.

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2. The "It's for a Good Cause" Gambit

Convince yourself (and others) that your questionable actions are for the greater good. This is especially effective for things like buying lottery tickets, playing video games, or eating an entire pizza by yourself.

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3. The "I'm Just a Busy Person" Ruse

Claim you're just too busy for anything else, so you might as well just go ahead and do what you want. This is a great strategy for procrastinators and the perpetually lazy.

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4. The "Everyone Else is Doing It" Conformity

Just do what everyone else is doing, because if it's not working for them, it must be working for you too, right? This strategy is perfect for the masses.

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